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Independent Variable The variable that the scientist changes. (For example, if you are
changing fertilizer brands to see which causes the most plant growth,
the independent variable is the fertilizer brand.)
Dependent Variable the effect of the independent variable (For example, if you are
changing fertilizer brands to see which causes the most plant
growth, the
dependent variable is the plant growth)
Control Group the group that does not receive the independent variable.
Constant A factor that stays the same across all test subjects and throughout
the duration of the experiment
positive correlation when two variables increase together or decrease together (also called
direct variation)
negative correlation when two variables change in opposite directions (one increases,
the other decreases) (also called inverse variation)
pH range of acids 0-7 (7 is neutral)
pH range of bases (also called alkaline solutions) 7-14 (7 is neutral)
What reactants go into photosynthesis? Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight
What does photosynthesis produce? glucose and oxygen
What is the equation for photosynthesis? 6CO2 + 6H20 + sunlight --> C6H12O6 + 6O2
What subatomic particles comprise the atomic protons and neutrons
nucleus?
What are the charges of protons, neutrons, and Protons are positive, neutrons are neutral, and electrons are
negative electrons?
What is the general principle of gravity? Smaller objects are attracted to larger objects
Allele different versions of a gene
Dominant traits Traits that are expressed whenever their alleles are present
Recessive traits traits that typically do not show in a person unless both genes for
the trait are inherited (homozygous)
Heterozygous An organism that has two different alleles for a trait
, Homozygous An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait
Genotype An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
Phenotype The physical characteristics of an organism (the physical result of
the genotype. for example, brown hair)
Trait A physical characteristic
How many millimeters are in a meter? 1000 millimeters
Amoeba a unicellular organism with a nucleus
Law of Conservation of Mass Matter is neither created nor destroyed
kinetic energy the energy an object has due to its motion
potential energy stored energy
catalyst substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
Proton Positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom
Neutron A small particle in the nucleus of the atom, with no electrical charge
Electron negatively charged particle; located outside the atomic nucleus
Products The elements or compounds produced by a chemical reaction.
Reactants A starting material in a chemical reaction
Gametes reproductive cells (sperm and egg)
Order of planets Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
limiting reactant (reagent) any reactant that is used up first in a chemical reaction; it determines
the amount of product that can be formed in the reaction
Solubility the ability of one substance to dissolve in another at a
given temperature and pressure
Genus group of closely related species; the first part of the scientific name
in binomial nomenclature
Species A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile
offspring; the second part of the scientific name in
binomial
nomenclature
chemical reactivity Tendency of a substance to engage in chemical reactions.
cellular respiration Process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food
molecules in the presence of oxygen
erosion and weathering Processes by which rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried
away