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Eoct Review The Nature Of Science

EOCT REVIEW

THE NATURE OF SCIENCE

1. Identify terms employed in scientific research.

control group

constant

procedure

controlled experiment

analysis

chart

data

hypothesis

graph

dependent/responding variable

independent/manipulated variable

2. Identify the metric units used for: Mass, Volume, Length, Density

3. Identify the following types of graphs: Line, Bar, Pie. Explain when each would be used.

4. Identify what each prefix stands for: kilo-, hecto-, deka-, deci-, centi-, milli-

5. Convert: 103m to cm, 1236g to kg, 5L to mL, 10hm to cm.

6. Define biology and explain why the study of biology is so important.

7. List and explain the characteristics of all living things.

ECOLOGY

1. Define:

habitat

biosphere

population

autotrophs

carrying capacity

ecosystem

niche

heterotrophs

limiting factors

community

2. Distinguish between density independent and density dependent factors. Provide at least 4 examples of each.

3. Differentiate different types of symbiotic relationships and provide examples of each. (HINT: there are three main

types)

4. Distinguish “J” and “S” shaped population growth curves. Explain what each represents and how they differ from one

another.

5. Differentiate between abiotic and biotic factors and give at least 2 examples of each.

6. Compare:

primary and secondary succession (give an example of when each might occur, as well)

pioneer communities and a climax community

BIOCHEMISTRY

1. Draw and label the parts of an atom. Include information about the location of protons, neutrons, electrons & charges.

2. What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds? Give an example of each.

3. Define and identify the parts of a solution with an example like sugar water.

4. Identify the main elements that make up living cells.

5. Fill out the following chart to describe the four basic types of organic compounds and their functions in the cell.

Compound

Elements

Monomer/Basic Unit

Function(s)

Examples

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Nucleic Acids

6. Compare and contrast dehydration synthesis (condensation) and hydrolysis.

7. Draw and label a pH scale. Place the following items on the scale: neutral, strong acids, strong bases, weak acids,

weak bases

8. Describe the role of enzymes.

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