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Goal 4 Key Concepts Review: The learner will develop an understanding
of the unity and diversity of life.
1.
Name each of the six kingdoms and give examples of each. (457-561)
2.
List the seven levels of classification from most general to most specific. (449)
A.
Which classification level has the most organisms in it?
B.
Which has members that are most closely related?
3.
What is a dichotomous (taxonomic) key? CAN YOU READ ONE? (462-463)
4.
What is binomial nomenclature? (448)
A.
B.
5.
6.
Who developed this system?
What is the scientific name for humans using binomial nomenclature?
Tell some major differences between these phyla in the animal kingdom (1072-1077). And give examples of
each phylum. (Appendix E at the back of the book: 1072-1077)
a. Animal-like Protists
b.
Arthropoda
c.
Annelida
d.
Mollusca
e.
Amphibians
f.
Mammals
Tell some major differences between these groups in the plant kingdom:
A.
Mosses
B.
Ferns
C. Gymnosperms
D. Angiosperms
E.
Plant-like Protists
7.
What are some characteristics all fungi have in common? (460)
8.
What roles do fungi play in an ecosystem?
9.
Describe the Protist Kingdom. What common characteristics are present, if any? (460)
10. Describe the overall characteristics of Monera. What 2 groups are they referred to as? (457-458)
A.
How do they help in the ecosystem?
B.
How are they involved in the nitrogen cycle? (78)
11. List the organ systems of animals and tell the function of each. (892-893)
12. What is the insulin/glucagon relationship to glucose levels in the blood? (1007)
13. What is glycogen? (46, 1007)
15. List the function of the following plant parts and where they are located: (560, 580-585 and glossary)
A. Phloem
B. Xylem
C. Stoma (Stomata)
D. Guard cells
E. Epidermis
F. Meristem
G. Mesophyll
16. What are the functions of the following:
A. Stem (589)
B. Roots (584)
C. Leaves (595)
D. Seed (618)
E. Flower (612)
F. Fruit (618)
17. Do plants have hormones? If so, what are they and what are they used for? (634)
18. For each of the groups below, tell if reproduction is usually sexual or asexual. (refer to index in book for
plants & handout for animals)
A. Protists
B. Fungi
C. Annelida
D. Arthropoda
E. Mammals
F. Mosses
G. Ferns
H. Gymnosperms
I. Angiosperms
19. For each of the groups above that uses sexual reproduction (refer to index in book for plants & handout for
animals)
A. Tell the site of fertilization and development. (Internal or external for animals, aquatic or terrestrial.)
B. What strategies are used to endure survival of an adequate number of offspring to continue the
species.
20. Based on what you’ve learned during the semester, give examples of how genetics, nutrition and
environmental factors can impact the growth and development of zygote, embryo, fetus, or seed. (ex. A dry
environment can cause a seed to remain dormant and not germinate until sufficient water is again available)
21. Which of the following diseases would most likely be caused by genetics? (refer to book index)
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Malaria
C. Mouth cancer
D. Lung cancer
E. Diabetes
F. PKU
22. Which of the following diseases would most likely be caused by environmental factors? (refer to book index)
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Malaria
C. Mouth cancer
D. Lung cancer
E. Diabetes
F. PKU
23.
Which of the following diseases would most likely be caused by poor lifestyle (ex. Diet/exercise) (refer to
book index)
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Malaria
C. Mouth cancer
D. Lung cancer
E. Diabetes
F. PKU
24. Briefly define each: (1038-1042)
A. T-cells
B. B-cells
C. Antibodies
D. Antigens
E. Memory cells
F. Killer cells
G. Passive immunity
H. Active immunity
25. What is the name of the parasite that causes Malaria? What is the vector for malaria (what spreads it)?
(refer to notes entitled “Immune Response”)
26. Briefly define the following: (refer to notes entitled “Animal Behavior”)
A. Innate behavior
B. Instinct
C. Taxis
D. Migration
E. Estivation
F. Hibernation
G. Imprinting
27. What are the 4 major types of learning? Briefly describe & give examples of each. (refer to “Animal
Behavior” notes in notebook)
28. What are the 2 behavioral cycles that we studied? Briefly describe each. (refer to “Animal Behavior” notes)