ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what is a independent variable? - CORRECT ANSWER - the variable that is different
from all the other ones. for example; workers given special juice vs workers not getting special
juice
what is a dependent variable? - CORRECT ANSWER - is the result of the experiment for
example; how many pumpkins were produced
what are the constants? - CORRECT ANSWER - constants are what must be the same for
example; temperature, where it is, type, etc.
what is a controlled variable? - CORRECT ANSWER - the controlled variable is the one
with nothing done to it
what is an eyewash station and what is it used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - an eyewash
station is used to get chemicals out of your eyes
what should you do in the event of an accident in the science lab? - CORRECT
ANSWER - alert the teacher immediately
what is the purpose of a safety shower? - CORRECT ANSWER - incase a chemical spills
on you or if you happen to be on fire
what is an organic compound? - CORRECT ANSWER - a compound that is made in
nature, not man made
what is an inorganic compound? - CORRECT ANSWER - a compound that is man made
, Energy in organic compounds are stored in ______________________. When these bonds are
broken, energy is ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER - hydrogen bonds
released
why would a person lose a lot of weight if they went on a low carb diet? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the first thing the body feeds off is carbs. the second is lipids (fat), so it would
eat the fat since there are no carbs to eat.
what is the monomer and polymer of a carbohydrate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
monosaccharides and polysaccharides
what is the function of carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWER - carbs are the main source
of energy for the body
what are some examples of carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWER - potatoes, fries, oil,
starch
what are the two monomers for lipids? - CORRECT ANSWER - fatty acids and glycerol
what is the function of lipids? - CORRECT ANSWER - storing energy and support
what is the monomer for proteins? - CORRECT ANSWER - amino acids
what is the function of proteins? - CORRECT ANSWER - help with coding DNA
what are some examples of proteins? - CORRECT ANSWER - meat, chicken, beans
what is the monomer for nucleic acids? - CORRECT ANSWER - nucleotides