EOC. Biology. Teacher Edition. Diagnostic Series. KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc. Instructional Media, Inc.

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2 STAAR CONNECTION EOC Biology Teacher Edition Diagnostic Series KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc. KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc. P.O. Box 1143 Salado, Texas Telephone: Fax: Website:

3 KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc. STAAR CONNECTION Diagnostic Series EOC Biology Table of Contents Reporting Categories and Related TEKS...7 Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Answer Key Student Bubble Answer Sheet Bubble Answer Key TEKS Alignment Chart Student Progress Chart Letter to Parents Test-Taking Tips Strategies for Reducing Your Students' Test Anxiety KAMICO Product Information

4 Assessment Name Date 1 An advertisement from a sports magazine is shown. GO-PRO! Join our Pro-Team with Protein! Drink PRO-GRO to experience less pain increase strength build lean muscle boost endurance reduce muscle fatigue recover more quickly from a workout With only 10 grams of sugar, it's low-calorie! In chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla flavors Which inference can be drawn based on the information in the advertisement? A B C D This product is high in nucleic acids, which contain hereditary information. This product is high in protein, which is a building block for muscle growth. This product is high in carbohydrates, which provide energy for activity. This product is high in lipids, which store energy.

5 2 Systems in multicellular organisms are organized by levels as cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Tissues are formed from cells which perform a single function. Cells are shaped and specialized to serve a specific function. How do the shapes of muscle cells and red blood cells affect their ability to perform their functions? F G H J Muscle cells are square-shaped, allowing them to fit tightly together like blocks to build strength. Red blood cells are disk-shaped so that they move through blood vessels easily. Muscle cells are spiral-shaped to allow more movement in the muscles. Red blood cells are elongated so that they do not clog arteries. Muscle cells are elongated so that they can contract and relax. Red blood cells are disk-shaped, allowing them to pass easily through small blood vessels such as capillaries while maximizing the exchange of gases into and out of the cells. Muscle cells are disk-shaped so that they cannot be easily torn. Red blood cells are plate-like so that they can clot more easily to reduce bleeding.

6 3 The steps of crossing-over during meiosis are shown in the diagram. What is the significance of crossing-over in Meiosis I in sexual reproduction? A B C D Crossing-over ensures that the four daughter cells produced at the end of Meiosis II have the original number of chromosomes in each cell. Crossing-over ensures that the two daughter cells produced at the end of Meiosis I have half the original number of chromosomes in each cell. Crossing-over ensures that the same combination of alleles remains in each of the four daughter cells at the end of Meiosis II. Crossing-over ensures that the chromosomes in the four daughter cells produced at the end of Meiosis II will have a different assortment of genes than the corresponding chromosomes in the original cell.

7 4 Genes located on the X and Y chromosomes from a human cell are shown in the drawing. Which field of study had the greatest impact in making possible the identification of these sex-linked genes? F G H J DNA fingerprinting genetic counseling chromosomal analysis gene therapy

8 5 About 10,000 years ago, the Colorado River split the Albert squirrel species into two separate populations with two separate gene pools. Over time, a subspecies of the Albert squirrel, called the Kaibab squirrel, appeared on the side of the river opposite the side with the Albert squirrel. How did geographic isolation contribute to the diversity of the Albert squirrel species? A B C D Geographic isolation resulted in the formation of two separate gene pools in which genetic changes in one group of squirrels were not passed to the other group of squirrels. Geographic isolation resulted in the separation of the squirrels from their predators, increasing the gene pool so that a weaker species of squirrels could appear. Geographic isolation resulted in an increase in the population of squirrels in one area, causing some squirrels to migrate to a different location. Geographic isolation resulted in a different species of squirrels to breed with the original group of squirrels, creating a mutated subspecies of the squirrels.

9 6 In their early embryonic stages, fish, birds, and reptiles look very similar. As these embryos develop, cell differentiation and growth make the differences between the organisms obvious. What conclusion can be reached from studying the similarities between the embryos during their early stages? F G H J The embryos of fish, birds, and reptiles are present in all organisms. Fish, birds, and reptiles can combine and evolve into a new species. The embryos of fish, birds, and reptiles become more curved in shape as they develop. Fish, birds, and reptiles all arose from a common ancient ancestor.

10 7 Look at the graphic organizer showing the interaction between the male and female reproductive systems in an animal. What belongs in the boxes labeled "1" and "2"? A B C D "1" Ovulation Phase: Ovary releases egg "2" Egg fertilized by sperm becomes a zygote "1" Evolution Phase: Egg swims away from ovary "2" Sperm mutates egg into a zygote "1" Convolution Phase: Ovary is absorbed by egg "2" Egg mutates sperm into a zygote "1" Ovulation Phase: Ovary turns into uterus "2" Sperm implants into fallopian tube and egg turns into a zygote

11 8 Orlando floats down a river in an inner tube on a hot summer day. After about an hour his body begins to shiver due to rapid contraction and relaxation of his muscles. What role does shivering play in Orlando's body? F G H J Shivering is an immune response which prevents bacteria from entering Orlando's body. Shivering is a circulatory device to increase the number of red blood cells in Orlando's body. Shivering is a mechanism to raise Orlando's body temperature in order to maintain homeostasis. Shivering is a nervous system mechanism that prepares Orlando to swim quickly to safety if he encounters a threat such as a snake.

12 9 Biomass is the amount of living matter. A biomass pyramid represents the amount of matter available as food for each trophic level in an ecosystem. The biomass pyramid shows that for every 10,000 g/m 3 of producer biomass, there are only 10 g/m 3 of tertiary biomass. What happens to the remaining biomass between the lower-most and the upper-most trophic levels? A B C D Most of the biomass between the two trophic levels is recycled into the previous trophic level. Most of the biomass between the two trophic levels is converted back to light energy and dissipated into the environment. Most of the biomass between the two trophic levels is removed from the ecosystem by a mechanism outside the ecosystem. Most of the biomass consumed between the two trophic levels is used to support life processes, with the remainder dissipated into the environment as heat.

13 10 In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and help commuters conserve fuel, the highway department builds a toll road through a forest, dividing the forest into two parts. The resulting effect of the road construction on the forest ecosystem is its loss of stability. All of the following contributed to the loss of the forest's stability except F G H J allowing invasive species to move into the forest through the toll road corridor. reducing a species' population by barring their breeding migration patterns. altering the physical environment of the ecosystem through construction activities and increasing runoff. reducing the travel time for commuters driving on the toll road.

14 STAAR CONNECTION Diagnostic Series EOC Biology TEKS Alignment Chart For each grade or course, TEA has identified some of the TEKS eligible to be assessed on STAAR as readiness standards. These readiness standards will be emphasized on the STAAR assessments. The remaining TEKS eligible to be assessed on STAAR are considered supporting standards. Although supporting standards will be assessed, they will not be emphasized on STAAR. KAMICO has shown whether each question assessed in this book is aligned to a readiness standard or a supporting standard. Readiness standards are essential for success in the current grade or course, are important for preparedness for the next grade or course, support college and career readiness, necessitate in-depth instruction, and address broad and deep ideas. Supporting standards, although introduced in the current grade or course, may be emphasized in a subsequent year, may be emphasized in a previous year, play a role in preparing students for the next grade or course but not a central role, and address more narrowly defined ideas. Assessment Question Reporting Process Supporting Answer TEKS Number Category Skill or Readiness 1 B 1 B.9A B.3C Readiness 2 H 1 B.5B Supporting 3 D 2 B.6G B.2H Supporting 4 H 2 B.6H B.2H Supporting 5 A 3 B.7E B.3A Readiness 6 J 3 B.7A B.2H Readiness 7 A 4 B.10A B.2H Readiness 8 H 4 B.11A Supporting 9 D 5 B.12C B.2H Readiness 10 J 5 B.12F B.3A Readiness