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The Nature of Life TCAH
Unit 1
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Science
9th Grade
08/08/2014

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endergonic reaction
Definition
a chemical reaction that absorbs energy
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control group
Definition
group in an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for one variable
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element
Definition
pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom
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skepticism
Definition
trait that enables a person to question the validity of claims
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biochemistry
Definition
the study of the chemistry of living things
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substrate
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reactant of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction
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nucleotide
Definition
subunit of which nucleic acids are composed; made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
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data
Definition
evidence; information gathered from observations
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pH scale
Definition
scale with values from 0 to 14, used to measure the concentration of H+ ions in a solution
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respiration
Definition
process used by organisms to break down high energy molecules to capture the energy in a form that can be used to power metabolic reactions
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enzyme
Definition
protein catalyst that speeds up the rate of specific biological reactions
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solution
Definition
type of mixture in which all the components are evenly distributed
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metabolite
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a compound that is formed in one reaction and then consumed in another reaction in a metabolic pathway
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buffer
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compound that prevents sudden, sharp changes in pH
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homeostasis
Definition
relatively constant internal physical and chemical conditions that organisms maintain
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exergonic reaction
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a chemical reaction that releases energy
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anabolism
Definition
metabolic reaction that involves the buildup of larger molecules from smaller ones
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stimulus
Definition
signal to which an organism responds
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suspension
Definition
mixture of water and non dissolved material
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lipid
Definition
macromolecule made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes fats, oils, and waxes
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isotope
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one of several forms of a single element; contains the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons
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amino acid
Definition
compound with an amino group on one end and a carboxyl group on the other end
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hypothesis
Definition
possible explanation for a set of observations or possible answer to a scientific question
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genetic information
Definition
sequences of DNA used to direct the growth and development of an organism in the likeness of its parents(s)
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ionic bond
Definition
chemical bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another
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creativity
Definition
trait characterized by thinking and actions that emphasize new concepts, ideas, or objects that have not been made previously
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heat capacity
Definition
the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by 1 degree C
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polymer
Definition
molecule composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules
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molecule
Definition
smallest unit of most compounds that display all the properties of that compound
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variable
Definition
condition that, when changed, may affect an outcome
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nucleus
Definition
the center of an atom, which contains the protons and neutrons
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activation energy
Definition
energy that is needed to enable a reaction
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ion
Definition
atom that has a positive or negative charge
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solvent
Definition
the dissolving substance in a solution
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ethics
Definition
code of behavior that emphasizes fairness to all members of a group
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catalyst
Definition
substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
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acid
Definition
compound that donates hydrogen ions (H+)
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chemical reaction
Definition
process that changes, or transforms, one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals
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photosynthesis
Definition
process used by plants and other autotrophs to capture light energy and used it to power chemical reactions
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observation
Definition
process of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way
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mixture
Definition
material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined
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catabolism
Definition
metabolic reaction that involves the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones
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carbohydrate
Definition
compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; type of nutrient that is the major source of energy for the body
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organic
Definition
pertains to chemicals that are primarily composed of carbon
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solute
Definition
substance that is dissolved in a solution
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compound
Definition
substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions
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base
Definition
compound that accepts hydrogen ions (H+)
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inorganic
Definition
pertains to chemicals that are not primarily composed of carbon
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nucleic acid
Definition
macromolecule containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus
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bias
Definition
particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific
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covalent bond
Definition
type of bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared
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product
Definition
element or compound produced by a chemical reaction
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open-mindedness
Definition
trait that emphasizes consideration of new ideas without prejudging them
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cohesion
Definition
attraction between molecules of the same substance
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electron
Definition
negatively charged particle; located in space surrounding the nucleus
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metabolism
Definition
the combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials
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density
Definition
the ratio of mass to volume of an object
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controlled experiment
Definition
experiment in which only one variable is changed
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biology
Definition
scientific study of life
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reproduction
Definition
biological process in which organisms produce offspring
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reactant
Definition
element or compound that enters into a chemical reaction
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adhesion
Definition
force of attraction between different kinds of molecules
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monomer
Definition
small chemical unit that makes up a polymer
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vitalism
Definition
theory that living things contain a special force not found in nonliving things
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protein
Definition
macromolecule that contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen; needed by the body for growth and repair
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monosaccharide
Definition
simple sugar molecule
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metabolic pathway
Definition
a series of sequential chemical reactions taking place in a cell
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atom
Definition
the basic unit of matter
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hydrogen bond
Definition
weak attraction between a hydrogen atom and another atom
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