Biology Semester Exam

Using prior knowledge, logical thinking and creativity to make predictions.

The variable that scientists measure in an experiment.

List the 5 of the 8 characteristics of life.

Give an example of a stimulus that a plant might respond to.

A well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations

The process by which organisms keep their internal conditions constant

Give an example of a quantitative measurement/observation.

Name the subatomic particle that is NOT found in the nucleus.

Name the subatomic particle that is transferred or shared when compounds are formed.

Give an example of the cohesive nature of water

What does it mean that water is a polar molecule?

What is the pH range for an acid?

Monosaccharides are the building block for what organic compound?

Amino acids are the monomer for what macromolecule?

What type of organic molecule are enzymes? What is the function of enzymes?

Draw a picture of an enzyme catalyzed reaction and label the enzyme, substrate, active site and product.

Put the following in order from “smallest” to “largest”: Species Community population ecosystem

Give an example of an autotroph and a heterotroph

Sketch the carbon cycle and include the following in your sketch: Photosynthesis, Respiration Decomposition combustion

How are abiotic and biotic factors different?

How is mutualism different from commensalism?

How is primary succession different from secondary succession?

What is the climax community in the following locations: 1- Kent, Ohio 2- Nebraska 3- Northern Alaska

25 Oak trees per acre is an example of what characteristic of a population?

What does the range of a population tell you?

Create a sketch of a graph that represents logisitic growth: Label the following sections 1- exponential growth 2- carrying capacity

Give 2 examples of each of the following: 1-Density dependent limiting factor 2-Density independent limiting factor

How are eukaryotic cells different from prokaryotic cells?

Which organelle makes proteins from coded information held in DNA?

Name the organelle that converts chemical energy stored in food into usable energy for the cell. What is this process called?

Name the 3 structures only found in plant cells and the 1 structure only found in animal cells.

Diffusion of water across a semi-permiable membrane.

The movement of a material against the gradient which requires energy.

Sketch a cell in a hypotonic solution and draw arrows to show the movement of water.

How is energy released from ATP?

What are the reactants in photosynthesis?

Sketch a chloroplast and label the following: Granum, thylakoid, stroma

What are the products of photosynthesis?

What are the 2 reactants for cellular respiration?

Aerobic respiration requires ________

What physical effect is the result of lactic acid fermentation in muscle cells?

What is the end result of mitosis and cytokinesis?

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell?

Name the fiber like structures that attach to chromosomes and help to pull them apart. What phase of mitosis does this occur in?

Draw a chromosome and label the centromere and sister chromatids.

What are the end results of meiosis? (Note: include 3 things in your response)

Functions of this organic compound include: protecting organs, insulating the body and storing energy for the long term.

The function of this organic compound is to store genetic information.