Biology written exam Questions with
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Field of View - ANSWERSThe area you see when you look into a microscope
Controlled Experiment - ANSWERSA biologist develops an experimental procedure
designed to investigate a question or problem. Only one factor can change at a time.
Process of Staining a Slide - ANSWERSObtain a slide and coverslip. Add a drop of
water to the center of the slide. Place the specimen in the drop of water. Place the
coverslip over top. Using a dropper, place a drop of stain at one end of the coverslip.
Place a paper towel at the end of the coverslip.
Diffusion - ANSWERSThe net movement of particles from and area of high
concentration to low concentration.
Acid- Ph Bases - ANSWERSScale from 0-6, o being most and 6 being least
Base- Ph Balance - ANSWERSScale from 8-14, 8 being least 14 being strongest.
Electrophoresis - ANSWERSUsed by scientists to separate mixtures of molecules
based on their size, charge, and shape. Used to separate DNA, and RNA.
Enzyme - ANSWERSProtein that speeds up a biological reaction by lowering the
activation energy needed to start the reaction
Protein Synthesis - ANSWERSCombination of proteins
Cladogram - ANSWERSDiagram with branches that represents the hypothesized
evolution of a species or group
Inference - ANSWERSAssumption based on prior experience.
Carbohydrates - ANSWERSBread and grains
Stores energy and provides support
Lipids - ANSWERSBee's wax
Stores energy and provides barriers
