Final Exam Review Guide - Biology 2 and 2A

Dragonfly Book (1998-2022)

Over all chapters covered during the spring semester of biology.
The test is a multiple choice test consisting of 150 questions.
The test is worth 20% of your grade in Biology2 (or 2A)

How to calculate your grade:

There are also online calculators, like finalexamcalculator.com

Chapters Covered

• Chapter 3:  The Biosphere
• Chapter 4:  Ecosystems & Communities
• Chapter 5:  Populations
• Chapter 11:  Introduction to Genetics
• Chapter 12:  DNA
• Chapter 13: Genetic Engineering
• Chapter 14:  The Human Genome
• Chapter 30:  Nonvertebrate Chordates, Fishes, and Amphibians
• Chapter 31:  Reptiles and Birds
• Chapter 32: Mammals
• Chapter 34: Animal Behavior

Steps for effective studying:

• Skim the chapters, pay special attention to section headings and bold word
• Read the end of the chapter "study zone" which has key concepts
• Know the definition of each vocabulary word in each chapter
• Reread your notes for each chapter!
• Quiz yourself
• Go over all handouts you receive for final exam review

Review Guides for Each Unit

Vertebrates

Anatomy (frog and pig)

Genetics

Ecology

Plants * May not be tested every year

Practice Quizzes

Chordates

Vertebrates - characteristics and members of each major group

Frog Anatomy - label the structures of a frog (organs in abdominal cavity)

Frog Anatomy (mouth) - flashcards and quiz over the structures of the frog's mouth

Vertebrate Vocabulary - covers the main vocabulary from this section

Genetics

Genetics Basic Vocabulary - Mendel's experiments and terms related to genetics

Basic Genetics Crosses - practice with Punnett squares and guinea pigs

Ecology

Ecology Basic Vocabulary - Major terms related to this unit, such as ecoysystem and community