1. Scientific Investigation
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2. The work of scientists usually begins with
Testing a hypothesis
Careful observations
Creating experiments
Drawing conclusions
What is B?

3. A controlled experiment allows the scientist to isolate and test
a conclusion
a mass of information
several variables
a single variable
What is D?

4. Daily Double

5. The group in an experiment that receives no amount of the IV is called the
Constant
Dependent variable
Control
Hypothesis
What is C?

6. Hypothesis: If I change _____, then ______ will happen.
DV, IV
control, DV
constants, nothing
IV, DV
What is D?

7. The maximum # of organisms an environment can support
Carrying capacity
Limiting factor
Climax community
Population
What is A?

8. Many different species interacting in a particular environment
Population
Biosphere
Community
Biome
What is C?

9. Which of the following is not a biotic factor?
A) Daisy
B) Bacteria
C) Oak Tree
D) Water
What is D?

10. The wrasse, a small fish, cleans parasites from the mouth and body of the moray eel. In return, the wrasse receives protection from predators. The is an example of
Parasitism
Mutualism
Saprophytism
Commensalism
What is B?

11. Daily Double

12. pH is a measurement of the amount of ___ ions in solution
Hydroxide (OH-)
Sodium (Na+)
Hydrogen (H+)
Potassium (K+)
What is C?

13. The unique properties of water enable life to exist on Earth
The unique properties of water enable life to exist on Earth. Which of these is a property of pure water? following best explains why a student researching genetics should use the most recent textbooks available?
Its solid form is more dense than its liquid form.
It has a low heat absorption capacity.
It is slightly more acidic than air.
It dissolves many substances.
What is D?

14. Water is considered the universal solvent because-
water has a high boiling point
water is a polar molecule
water is less dense as a solid than as a liquid
75% of Earth’s surface is water
What is B?

15. Which property of water allows many land-dwelling organisms to maintain body temperature by eliminating excess heat?
Water’s ability to evaporate
Water’s movement by capillary action
Water’s capacity to dissolve substances
Water’s formation of ions in solution
What is A?

16. An experiment is designed to clear an oak-hickory forest and replant the area with pines. Which of the following species would be most threatened by this experiment?
Field sparrow
Cardinal
Summer tanager
Hooded warbler
What is D?

17. In the table, which item of data is most likely to be invalid?
Plot 1 on July 1
Plot 2 on June 15
Plot 3 on May 15
Plot 4 on May 30
What is B?

18. The diagram shows a simplified nitrogen cycle
The diagram shows a simplified nitrogen cycle. Which process is responsible for returning nitrogen to the air?
Excretion
Decomposition
Photosynthesis
Nitrification
What is B?

19. On which axis of a graph should you place the independent variable?
The X axis
The Y axis
It doesn’t matter which axis you place it on
On the mid-point
What is A?

20. An enzyme is a ________ that catalyzes, or speeds up, a chemical reaction.
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Nucleic Acid
Protein
What is D?

21. Enzymes lower _______ in a chemical reaction and remain unchanged in the process.
Initiation potential
Carrying capacity
Activation energy
Maximum potential yield
What is C?

22. The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration is called-
Diffusion
Osmosis
Active Transport
Phagocytosis
What is A?

23. When molecules move from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration this is called ___________ because it requires energy.
Osmosis
Diffusion
Active Transport
Passive Transport
What is C?

24. Double Jeopardy
DNA+Genetics
Vocabulary
Macromolecules
Organelles
Pot Luck! 20 20 20 20 20 40 40 40 40 40 60 60 60 60 60 80 80 80 80 80

25. What are the monomers, or building blocks, of proteins?
Glycerol
Amino Acids
Nucleotides
Glucose
What is B?

26. The cell membrane is made up of which of the following?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Lipids
What is D?

27. Daily Double

28. The monomers of a nucleic acid, such as DNA or RNA, are-
Nucleotides
Amino acids
Monosaccharides
Fatty acids
What is A?

29. What is the molecular formula of glucose?
C6H12O6
CHO3
C2H4O2
What is B?

30. What is A? Nucleus Controls the working of the cell
Production of proteins
“Powerhouse” of the cell
Break down waste material
What is A?

31. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about mitochondria?
“Powerhouse” of the cell
Protein factory
Site of cellular respiration
Production of ATP
What is B?

32. Which statement is TRUE about the cell wall?
Found only in animal cells
Found only in plant cells
Found in both plant cells and animal cells
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell
What is B?

33. Which statement is true about Chloroplasts?
Found in plants and animals
Useful during cellular respiration
C) Used by plants during photosynthesis
D) Produces proteins
What is C?

34. Daily Double

35. The picture shows a segment of DNA from a cat
The picture shows a segment of DNA from a cat. Which of these is the most likely the kitten of the cat? 1 2 3 4
What is D or 4?

36. Inversions in chromosomes occur when part of a chromosome breaks out and is reinserted upside down. Which of the diagrams below represents an inversion?
What is C?

37. The process of DNA replication
produces two identical strands of DNA
codes for RNA molecules
Produces 4 daughter cells
modifies lysosome enzymes
What is A?

38. How is a homozygous dominant parent expressed?
Two lowercase letters (aa)
Two uppercase letters (AA)
One uppercase and one lowercase letter (Aa)
A and B are both correct
What is B?

39. Based on the method by which they get food, organisms are classified as autotrophs or heterotrophs. Which organism listed below is correctly paired with its metabolism?
Mushroom-autotroph
Human-heterotroph
Grass-heterotroph
Fish-autotroph
What is B?

40. What is happening during the synthesis phase (S) of Mitosis?
Normal cell growth
Preparation for cell division
Alignment of chromosomes at the equator
Replication of DNA
What is D?

41. If you cross 2 Heterozygous tall pea plants, how many of their offspring will be short?
4 out of 4 (100%)
3 out of 4 (75%)
2 out of 4 (50%)
1 out of 4 (25%)
What is D?

42. Which of these organisms is considered a decomposer?
Bacteria
Earthworm
Spotted owl
Leopard
What is A?

43. Which of the following methods would provide the most accurate information for students collecting data about local attitudes concerning the use of alternative fuels for automobiles?
Take an opinion poll of drivers.
Listen to speeches given by politicians.
Study newspaper articles.
Track prices at nearby gas stations.
What is A?

44. A student is trying to determine the effect of pollutants on the growth of three groups of seeds. The results will not be valid because the experiment has no-
conclusion
hypothesis
control
variable
What is C?

45. Which piece of laboratory equipment should be used to most accurately measure the volume of a liquid?
Beaker
Test tube
Metric balance
Graduated cylinder
What is D?

46. According to this data, what percentage of vitamin supplement should be added to the turkey’s diet for maximum weight gain? 6%
20%
10%
14%
What is C?

47. FINAL
JEOPARDY

48. Which equation best represents photosynthesis?
Glucose + water → Carbon Dioxide + oxygen
Glucose +oxygen → Carbon dioxide + water
Carbon dioxide + water→ Glucose + oxygen
Water + sunlight → Glucose + ATP
What is C?

49. Thanks for playing JEOPARDY
Now, go home and study!