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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for something to become a scientific theory?

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

    What does a scientific theory explain?

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

    What happens if new evidence contradicts a scientific theory?

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

    What is the main purpose of a scientific law?

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

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

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

    In what situations are physical models particularly useful?

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

    How do models differ from simulations?

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

    What is the first step in conducting a simulation?

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

    Which organic molecule class is primarily responsible for genetic coding?

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

    What is the main function of lipids in the body?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the properties of a molecule?

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

    Which of the following is true about oligosaccharides?

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

    What is the primary function of glycogen in animals?

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

    What does it mean for a molecule to be hydrophilic?

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

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

    <p>Starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes monosaccharides from polysaccharides?

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

    What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

    <p>Monomers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molecule is starch?

    <p>Polysaccharide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cellulose considered important in the diet?

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

    Which term means 'water-loving'?

    <p>Hydrophilic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of glycogen?

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

    Which type of molecule is carbohydrates primarily used for?

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

    What does the term 'polysaccharide' refer to?

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

    What characteristic makes fibers like cellulose indigestible by humans?

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

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

    <p>Galactose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which monosaccharide is naturally found in many fruits?

    <p>Fructose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Galactose</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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