Biology 3A – Final Exam Review Sheet

The final exam for Biology 3A is a comprehensive exam that covers topics from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.  The class is divided into four units:  Scientific Method, Evolution and Taxonomy, Cellular Biology, and Anatomy.   The following list serves as a guide to remind you of the concepts and terms discussed throughout the semester.

Plan of Action: Studying

1.  Use the Biology 3A website -  www.biologycorner.com     à  all notes, slides, projects, labs, and handouts are there
2.  Reread your notes while flipping through the related chapter.   Write down any terms or concepts you are uncertain of. 
3.  Find any quizzes you have taken throughout the semester and review the questions – many will be repeated
4.  Print out (or find in your notes) any coloring or labeling exercises. 
5.  Check the website for any online quizzes to test yourself.
6.  Use the textbook as a resource – Openstax Biology

2016 – Final Exam is Split into 2 parts , Majority of the test is multiple choice with a small number of free response occurring on the first day only

Unit One – The Chemistry of Life (Chapters 1, 2, 3) 

 The Process of Science  (how experiments are conducted, how data is collected and analyzed )
 How life is defined,  See also case study on nanobacteria
 The chemistry of life   (carbon chemistry, organic compounds, enzymes)

Unit Two – Cellular Biology  (Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7)

 Cell Structure & Function (parts of the cell, prokaryote vs. eukaryotic cells)
  Membrane Structure & Function (Membrane models, permeability, isotonic, hypertonic, hypotonic)
 Photosynthesis (Light Reactions, Calvin Cycle, Products & Reactants)
 Cellular Respiration (Mitochondria, Glycolysis)

Unit Three – Evolution

Evolution and the Origin of Species (Darwin, Natural Selection, History)
Evolution of Populations (Microevolution, Macroevolution, Natural Selection, Speciation)
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
Fossils and the Tree of Life  (Tiktaalik)

Unit Four  -  Anatomy    (see your notes and handouts)

Brain Anatomy - parts of the brain and their functions
Rat Dissection Handouts
Skeletal System Coloring (rat, human, and other vertebrates)
Human and Rat Digestive System (labeling)

AP LABS – throughout the semester we did many labs.  Questions will be based on the following:

            Osmosis and Diffusion Lab                                           

            Enzyme Lab                                                                 

            Stickleback Fish Evolution Lab

            Photosynthesis (Leaf Disk)

            Cellular Respiration (Peas and respirometers)

Case Study:  White Striped Clover

Case Study:  Cystic Fibrosis