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2006 1st Semester Test Guide

First Semester Test 2006 Study Guide

 

1. What is the study of life called?

2. Instructions for traits passed from parent to offspring?

3. Keeping things stable or the same in cells?

4. Smallest units that can carry on life?

5. All living things require _________ for metabolism.

6. All living things are made of __________.

7. Salamanders with curved tails in polluted water are an example of which part of the scientific method?

8. The smallest part of carbon with all the same properties is called?

9. Where are electrons found in an atom & what is their charge?

 

10. When electrons gain energy they move to _____________________.

11. How many covalent bonds can carbon form?

12. Compounds may form from the transfer or __________ of electrons.

13. What happens to ionic compounds when placed in water?

 

14. Ionic bonds form from the ____________ of electrons.

15. Covalent bonds form from the ___________ of electrons.

16. What element do all organic compounds contain?

17. Give several examples of carbohydrates.

 

 

18. In what from do animals store glucose?

19. What are the monomers for proteins?

20. Is the following model a carbohydrate, lipid, or protein?

21. Sketch a fatty acid chain found in lipids.

22. What type of fatty acids contains double bonds?

23. Name the 2 nucleic acids.

24. When the volume of a cell increases, what happens to the surface area?

 

 

25. How does a prokaryotic cell differ from a eukaryotic cell?

 

 

26. What’s the job of the plasma membrane?

 

27. Parts of cells performing specific functions are called?

28. The ER sends proteins & lipids it makes to the __________ to be modified.

29. The Golgi ships & receives cell products in transport ___________.

30. In what organelle is ATP produced?

31. Ribosomes make ____________.

32. All eukaryotic cells have a ___________ containing the genetic material.

33. Diffusion occurs in what direction?

34. What is osmosis?

35. Ink dissolving in water is an example of _____________.

36. Riding of cell wastes in sacs is called _____________.

37. What is the effect of placing a plant into a hypertonic solution?

 

38. What is the ultimate energy for life on Earth?

39. Grana are suspended in the _________ of chloroplasts.

40. ____________ absorbs light energy for plants.

41. What happens to chlorophyll’s electrons when they absorb sunlight?

42. What is the source of oxygen in photosynthesis?

43. What gas is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

44. What type of skeleton do insects have?

45. The Calvin cycle occurs in what process?

46. The breaking down of food to release energy is called?

47. __________ builds up in heavily exercised muscles.

48. Name the 3 parts of cellular respiration.

 

49. How many chromosomes are in a human egg or sperm cell?

50. DNA compacts itself by wrapping around ____________.

51. How do insects help crops?

 

Biology Study Skills

You, too, can succeed in biology. The following strategies
will help you get an A in biology. They are the result of years of interviewing students who were able to achieve success in
their biology courses.

  1. Successful biology students say they study a minimum of 2 hours per day, seven days a week, throughout the semester.
  2. Biology is hard work, so be aggressive. Take it as a challenge and give it your time and your energy.
  3. Read your chapters at the start of your study and again before testing.
  4. Know and understand all your terminology. In biology it is extremely helpful to begin by studying your Latin and Greek roots. Study these roots. Make 3″ x 5″ flash cards to help you memorize them and later do the same with your terminology.
  5. Biology teachers have reported that if something is brought into the lab, it is guaranteed that you will be tested on it. So pay attention to whatever is brought into the lab, even its name.
  6. Chemistry is not a pre­requisite for taking biology but taking a chemistry course before or while taking biology would be exceedingly beneficial.
  7. Make it a practice to read over the topic or chapter before going to your biology class.
  8. Attend all classes and be an active listener. Successful students take full and comprehensive notes, writing down about 66% of what is said in lecture, while failing students write half as much.
  9. After class go over the material as soon as possible and again eight hours later. Studies have shown that you are more likely to remember the information later. Fill in all the missing words or incomplete explanations. Recite important concepts in your own words.
  10. Always remember you have the right to ask questions before, during and after class. See your instructors for help.
  11. Read and study all your textbook explanations — figures, tables, charts, graphs, etc.
  12. Whenever possible explain aloud to another person what you are learning. Work with a classmate and explain terminology and concepts to each other.
  13. Describe in your own words the similarities and differences between the different concepts you are learning.
  14. If biology is your most difficult subject, then always study it before all other subjects. You must study biology when you are most alert and fresh. Make sure to take 5 or 10 minute breaks every 20 to 40 minutes in order to clear your mind.
  15. Making up mnemonics memory techniques may be fun as well as beneficial.
  16. Take sample online tests for yourself and review your mistakes.
  17. If possible, have a friend or family member quiz you on your notes and text information. Done regularly this commits more information to long-term memory.

Cheryl’s Frog Pond

Christmas 2003

2007

Granddaughters

Tucker, Oscar, & Kelly

I lost my last dachshund (TUCKER) October 2013!

SILAS and ABBIE — My new best buddies!

My Philosophy:

I received my bachelor and master’s degrees in biology from Arkansas State University and have taught science for 40 years. Everyone in my family has always loved nature and the outdoors so being able to share this love of nature with my students is a daily pleasure for me. My extended family now includes two dachshunds, a beautiful daughter and handsome son-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren.

My philosophy of life is simple — “Treat one another with kindness and love, return no one evil for evil, and take care of the earth and all of its inhabitants.”

Every day is a gift so always remember to enjoy it!