Download 1 General Test Taking Strategies

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Most of the Keystone exam consists of
multiple choice questions.
When answering these, be sure to:
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Read the whole question.
Eliminate answers you know to be wrong
Skip and come back to difficult questions
DON’T LEAVE ANY BLANK
Look for words that you DO know
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Which characteristic is shared by all
prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Complex organelles
A nucleus
DNA
A flagella
Answer: C: All cells have hereditary material in the
form of DNA.
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Which characteristic is shared by all
prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ability to store hereditary information
Use of organelles to control cell processes
Use of cellular respiration for energy release
Ability to move in response to environmental
stimuli.
Answer: A: Since all prokaryotes and eukaryotes
have DNA, they must be able to use it
to store hereditary information.
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There are also a few short answer questions
on the test.
When answering these, be sure to:
◦ Read the whole question
◦ What words do you know? (they know you might not
know all parts of the question)
◦ Use FULL sentences
◦ Spelling/grammar are not grade, but if they can’t
read it, you won’t get credit.
◦ Restate the question
◦ Write about what you DO know.
◦ DON’T leave blank!! FILL THE SPACE.
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Base your answer to the following questions on the diagrams below of two cells, X and
Y, and on your knowledge of biology.
1. Select one lettered organelle, and write the letter of that organelle in
the space below. Identify the organelle you selected . ______________
_______________________________________________________________(1 pt.)
2. State one function of the organelle you have identified. _____________
_______________________________________________________________(1 pt.)
3. Identify one process that is carried out in Y that is not carried out in X.
_______________________________________________________________(1 pt.)