CER Writing Strategy Quiz
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What does CER stand for?

  • Claiming Evidence Reflection
  • Credible Explanation Response
  • Central Evidence Reasoning
  • Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (correct)

Which component of CER must be factual and not the writer's opinion?

  • Conclusion
  • Evidence (correct)
  • Reasoning
  • Claim

What phrase might be useful when writing reasoning in CER?

  • "I believe that"
  • "In my opinion"
  • "Others think that"
  • "This demonstrates that" (correct)

In the scientific method, what comes after formulating a hypothesis?

<p>An experiment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a hypothesis in the scientific method?

<p>A statement that can be tested and proven correct or incorrect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for something to become a scientific theory?

<p>Multiple research projects proving it correct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a scientific theory explain?

<p>Why something is true in the natural or scientific world (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if new evidence contradicts a scientific theory?

<p>The theory can be changed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a scientific law?

<p>To explain current phenomena (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a scale model from a life-size model?

<p>Scale models maintain proportional parts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are simulations considered beneficial in scientific research?

<p>They provide a safer means for testing dangerous scenarios. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of conceptual models?

<p>They provide a reference point for designers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situations are physical models particularly useful?

<p>When testing outcomes in dangerous scenarios (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a scientific law from a scientific theory?

<p>Laws can be disproven with new evidence, theories cannot. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do models differ from simulations?

<p>Models represent current states, simulations re-enact scenarios. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'A scale model must have parts that are proportional and of the same ratio.' This statement emphasizes the importance of:

<p>'A scale model should maintain accurate proportions.' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in conducting a simulation?

<p>Identifying the scenario to recreate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organic molecule class is primarily responsible for genetic coding?

<p>Nucleic acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of simulations mentioned in the text?

<p>Recreating dangerous real-life scenarios safely (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lipids in the body?

<p>Biological signaling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In organic molecules, what atoms are typically attached to carbon?

<p>Carbon and oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second step when conducting a simulation?

<p>Determining the objective or goal of the simulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of molecule is primarily used for energy production in the body?

<p>Carbohydrates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the properties of a molecule?

<p>The functional group and the atoms it bonds with (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about oligosaccharides?

<p>They are made of many saccharides joined together (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of glycogen in animals?

<p>Energy storage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a molecule to be hydrophilic?

<p>It is easily dissolved in water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of energy storage, which polysaccharide is used by plants?

<p>Starch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes monosaccharides from polysaccharides?

<p>The number of saccharide units they consist of (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are fibers like cellulose important in the diet?

<p>They aid in digestion and add bulk to food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'functional group' in chemistry?

<p>It defines the compound's chemical properties and reactivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes carbohydrates the preferred source of energy?

<p>They can easily enter the bloodstream and intracellular environments' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

<p>Monomers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecule is starch?

<p>Polysaccharide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is cellulose considered important in the diet?

<p>It helps clear the digestive tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means 'water-loving'?

<p>Hydrophilic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of glycogen?

<p>Storage of energy for animals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes monosaccharides from disaccharides?

<p>Monosaccharides are made of one saccharide while disaccharides are made of two saccharides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of molecule is carbohydrates primarily used for?

<p>Energy production in the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'polysaccharide' refer to?

<p>A molecule made from many saccharides joined together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic makes fibers like cellulose indigestible by humans?

<p>Adding bulk and aiding in digestion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which monosaccharide has a similar structure to glucose but differs in hydroxyl group orientation?

<p>Galactose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which monosaccharide serves as the main starting molecule for cellular respiration?

<p>Glucose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which molecules can the carbonyl carbon be found at carbon number one?

<p>Glucose and galactose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which monosaccharide is naturally found in many fruits?

<p>Fructose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which monosaccharide can be formed into a six-membered ring structure?

<p>Galactose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of glucose and galactose despite their structural differences?

<p>Similar ring structure formation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes ribose different from glucose, fructose, and galactose in terms of chemical formula?

<p>Different number of oxygen atoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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