UNIT 1: Biology Basics Vocabulary Review

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Across
  1. 1. A statement based on repeated experimental observation that describes an aspect of the world
  2. 3. Anything that has mass and occupies space
  3. 4. Larger more complex structure made of monomers
  4. 8. What is deliberately changed or manipulated in an investigation
  5. 10. The smallest part of an element that still has the properties of that element
  6. 11. What gets dissolved in a solution
  7. 15. Broad concept or principle that describes how something occurs in nature
  8. 16. Energy storage molecule (long term) as well as insulation, cushioning, structure and protection
  9. 19. The application of scientific discoveries to meet human needs and goals through the development of products and processes
  10. 20. An explanation of an observed phenomenon based on research
  11. 22. Electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom’s electron cloud
  12. 24. Run your body and pretty much do everything else: enzymes, hormones, transport, muscles, movement, antibodies, receptors
  13. 28. Forms when an atom gains an electron, becoming more negatively charged
  14. 30. 2 or more atoms covalently bonded together
  15. 32. What does the dissolving in a solution
  16. 33. Uses numbers and measurements to quantify something
  17. 34. Larger sugar molecule; the polymer of carbohydrates
  18. 35. Most basic unit of life
Down
  1. 2. Forms when an atom loses an electron, becoming more positively charged
  2. 5. Applies scientific and mathematic principles to solve problems
  3. 6. “Water fearing”; a substance that does not have an affinity for water
  4. 7. 2 or more atoms bonded together
  5. 9. Single sugar molecule; the monomer of carbohydrates
  6. 12. Uniform homogenous mixture of two or more substances
  7. 13. 2 or more forms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons
  8. 14. Standard group used for comparison
  9. 17. tension Measure of how difficult it is to stretch or break the surface of a liquid/resist an external force
  10. 18. “Water loving”; a substance that has an affinity for water
  11. 21. Small basic sub-unit that makes up polymers
  12. 23. Group(s) being tested
  13. 25. Describes qualities using the senses
  14. 26. Large organic molecules that make up all living things
  15. 27. An objective, verifiable observation
  16. 29. Aspects of an experiment that are kept constant/consistent
  17. 31. What changes in response to the IV; what is measured