Honors Biology 2014 2015 Monkemeier Name Date Honors Biology Final Exam 2014 2015 Review Sheet The Honors Biology final exam contains two parts. The multiple choice portion will be completed during the allotted exam period during the week of June 15, 2015. The free response portion will take place in class during the week of June 8, 2015 during the double lab for that week. The multiple choice portion is worth 75% of the exam grade and the free response portion is worth the remaining 25% of the exam grade. The final exam is worth 12% of your final grade and each marking period is worth 22% of your final grade. Preparing for both parts of the Final Exam: Review all tests and quizzes Review class notes Utilize the Current and Former Units tab on the Monkemeier Teacher Webpage Utilize and review the animations on Honors Biology Links and Tutorials For Extra Help Tab on Monkemeier Teacher Webpage. Perform all of the Free Response Questions provided in this review sheet. Pay attention and actively participate within your learning pods during the class review sessions. Ask questions during the class review sessions and take notes to review when you get home. What to bring with you to the Final Exam during week of June 15, 2015 Bring your text book Bring at least two number 2 pencils because it is scantron. Water bottle and tissues if needed. Free Response Questions: You will be completing a total of FIVE free response questions. The first two are universal and everyone must complete them; however, the remaining three you will be able to choose from a list. Each free response question is worth 20% of the free response total points. Practice Question Number 1: Scientific Method and Experimental Design. Read the paragraph and answer the questions. Chris wanted to test the effect of diet pills on how tall the tomato plants in his garden would grow. He took two pots, filled them with dirt from the same bag, and planted four tomato plants in each. He watered one planter with tap water, and he watered the other planter with tap water mixed with dissolved diet pills. The plants were in the same location to ensure they got the same amount of sunlight, and the water was measured so that each pot received the same amount of water. He measured their height at the end of each week for eight weeks, and averaged the height of the four plants in each pot. He then graphed the results to show how the diet pills affected the height of the plants.
1. Identify the independent variable of this experiment? Explain how you know this. 2. Identify the dependent variable of this experiment? Explain how you know this. 3. Identify the control(s) for this experiment. 4. Which variables in this experiment will remain constant? WHY? 5. How does the number of trials influence the results of the experiment? Comment upon the number of controls for this experiment. 6. Write the hypothesis for this experiment in the If/Than format. 7. How could this experimental design be improved to obtain better results? 8. When graphing this data, which variable will go on the x axis? Why? 9. When graphing this data, which variable will go on the y axis? Why?
Practice Questions for Number 2: Graphing Follow the guidelines below when creating your graph: 1. Make your graph as large as possible and utilize graph paper. 2. Label both the x and y axis with quantity and unit. 3. Evenly distribute your values on both the x and y axis. 4. Create a best fit line that best represents your data trend. 5. If graphing two or more data sets, create a key or legend. Directions (1 4): Using the information in the data table, construct a line graph on the grid provided on this answer paper, following the directions below. The grid below is provided for your final answer. 1. Write an appropriate title for this graph in the space provided. [1] 2. Mark an appropriate scale on each labeled axis. [2] 3. Plot the data on the grid. Surround each point with a small circle and connect the points. [1]
4. Explain the effect on corn seedling height of increasing the application amount of gibberellin from 0.05 to 0.50 microgram. [1] Directions: Using the directions included below to complete the graph and the related questions. Point values are listed as appropriate. Base your answers to questions 1 through 5 on the information and data table below and on your knowledge of biology. The rate of respiration of a freshwater sunfish was determined at different temperatures. The rate of respiration was determined by counting the number of times the gill covers of the fish opened and closed during 1-minute intervals at the various temperatures. The following data were collected.
Directions (1 3): Using the information in the data table, construct a line graph on the grid provided on the next page, following the directions below. 1. Label the x-axis and indicate the units. [1] 2. Mark an appropriate scale on each axis. [1] 3. Plot the data from the data table. Surround each point with a small circle and connect the points. [1] 4. According to the data, as the temperature increases, the rate of respiration of the sunfish (1) increases steadily (2) decreases steadily (3) increases, then decreases (4) decreases, then increases 5. Which title is appropriate for this graph? (1) The Effect of Temperature on Rate of Respiration in Sunfish (2) The Effect of Gill Movement on Rate of Respiration in Sunfish (3) The Relationship Between Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (4) The Relationship Between Sunfish Population and Temperature Change in Freshwater Habitats
Practice Question Number 3 Ecology Ecology Explain the significance of the statement Energy flows through ecosystems. Provide a specific example demonstrating this statement. Explain the ultimate source(s) of energy for life on earth and the processes related to the flow of this energy through ecosystems. Matter is recycled within ecosystems. Provide a specific example of a biogeochemical pathway and sketch out how the specific element flows between abiotic and biotic factors within an ecosystem. Practice Question Number 4 Biochemistry The Biochemistry Unit encompassed four categories of macromolecules that are important to the function and structure of cells. CHOOSE one of the four categories and answer the following: Explain monomer and the levels of organization associated with this macromolecule. Explain the function of this macromolecule within humans. Provide specific examples of how this macromolecule is related to humans. Assume that a person has a disorder which affects the enzymes that are part of the biochemical pathway associated with the building of this polymer from the monomers indicated in your prior answer. How will this impact the health and well being of the human? Practice Question Number 5 Energetics Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration are important to the survival of life on earth. Compare and contrast these biochemical pathways by performing each of the steps below. Draw and label the structures inside each of the organelles where each of these biochemical pathways takes place. Explain the overall objective(s) or goal(s) of each of these biochemical pathways. Explain how these pathways are related to each other and provide a specific example of an organism that would perform each of these pathways. Practice Question Number 6 Homeostasis and Cell Transport The Homeostasis and Cell Transport Unit identified the cell structure responsible for maintaining homeostasis for a cell. Draw and label a cross section of the cell membrane of an animal cell. Distinguish between active transport and passive transport and provide specific examples of each type of cell transport. A drug was discovered that was able to block the sodium potassium pump from working in animal cells. What impact will this have on the tissue of an animal cell. Be specific. Practice Question Number 7 The Central Dogma The Central Dogma Explain The Central Dogma and its relevance to genes. How do some viruses violate The Central Dogma and how does this impact life on earth? Explain how mutations are related to The Central Dogma.
Practice Question Number 8 Cells The following data were collected by observing cellular structures of three different types of cells. Cell type Cell Wall Nuclear Cell ribosomes mitochondria Envelope Membrane A present present present present present B absent present present present present C present absent present present absent Based on an analysis of the data, identify a likely cell from one of the six kingdoms that would represent each of the cells labeled C, B and A. Justify your answer and explain how the data supports your determination of the likely cell. Identify whether each cell type: C, B or A is from a multicellular or unicellular organism. Justify your answer with specific points. Practice Question Number 9 Cell Reproduction Identify and explain the three steps or processes necessary for successful cell reproduction. Explain how cell reproduction differs between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. Compare and contrast meiosis with mitosis. Practice Question Number 10: Heredity and Genetics Explain the three principles or laws discovered by Mendel. Explain how our modern view of the transmission of traits differs from Mendel. Provide specific examples. Explain how the environment can influence or impact gene expression. Practice Question Number 11 Evolution Explain three different forms of evidence that can support that two organisms share a common ancestor. How does sexual reproduction relate to evolution? Explain how macromolecules can be considered biological clocks.