Study Guide/ Mader 7th ed.

Biology 101 - Test 1

 

Chapter 1 - "A View of Life"

Know the characteristics of living things;

Define: metabolism, homeostasis, genes, DNA, species, adaptation, evolution, ecosystem, taxonomy;

Be familiar with the five kingdoms and the taxonomic categories;

Understand binomial nomenclature;

Know the difference between objective and subjective;

Understand the steps of the scientific method and what it is;

Define: hypothesis, experimental variable, experimental group, control group, theory, and principle;

Review Fig. 1.1,1.6, 1.8, 1.9

 

Chapter 2 - "Basic Chemistry"

Be able to define: matter, atom, atomic number, atomic mass, ion, isotope, pH;

Understand the Octet Rule; Understand covalent, ionic and polar bonds and H bonds;

Understand reduction-oxidation reactions; Understand the characteristics of water;

Review Fig. 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.10, Table 2.2 and 2.3!!

 

Chapter 3 - "The Chemistry of Life"

Define: organic compounds, hydrophobic, hydrophilic, isomer;

Know the characteristics of carbon and how it forms bonds;

Understand what functional groups are;

Understand dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis;

Know what carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids are made of, what their functions are and know examples of each; Understand the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats;

Know the structure and differences between DNA and RNA;

Know the components and function of ATP;

Review Fig. 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.9, 3.10, 3.12, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18, 3.19, Table 3.3!

 

Extra Credit Essay question. Pick only one: 1. Describe water. A) What is water made up of and what kind of bond do you find within each molecule? B) What type of "bond" forms between water molecules and why? C) Why does ice float based on the bonds water has and how does this effect life on earth? D) Why is water reluctant to change temperature?  E) Why can an insect walk across water?

 

2. Describe DNA. A) What are the two main functions of DNA?

B) Where do you find DNA in the cell? C) What are the monomers or smaller units that make up DNA, and what is each monomer made up of? D) Describe the structure of DNA. Be specific. E) How do DNA and RNA differ?

 

**Note: You must be on time for the test and have a No. 2 pencil!

 

 

 

 

 


 

Biology 101 Test Rules

 

1. You must be on time for the test! The test will begin at the start of class. After 10 minutes, those who are tardy will be

    considered absent and they will miss the test.

 

2. You are allowed to miss one test due to extreme circumstances. Not being prepared is not an acceptable excuse.

    Makeup tests will consist of the cumulative final exam counting twice.

 

3. The tests are usually 45 multiple choice questions worth 2 points and an essay worth 10 points. You will put your

    answers on a scantron and you must bring your own No. 2 pencil!

 

4. You may not leave the room during the test. If you need to leave the room, do so before the test.

 

5. All materials must be off your desk.

 

6. Don’t write on the test. If you forget and make any marks, please erase them.

 

7. Read each question carefully! Note what I am asking for, like which is FALSE or which is NOT...

 

8. Read all the answers for each question. Don't stop at the first true answer, because it could be "all of the above".  Proof

    read each question when you're through.

 

9. Write your essay on the scantron sheet. You may use both sides and write in pen for that section if you prefer.

 

10. Proof read your essay! I will not give credit for sentences that don't make sense. Use your test as a source for ideas

     and correct spelling.

 

11. You will get zero credit for essays that aren't in essay form - that means complete sentences and paragraphs. I will

      not accept lists or outlines of ideas.

 

12. We will not go over tests after they are graded. Please look over the key after each test.