Download HO HB Exam Study Guide Semester I

Biology HB
Study Guide Semester I 2014 Sister Ruth
Study the objectives given out for each chapter, Chapter review documents,
terms (study stacks), hand outs, all color plates, and drawings from
objectives.
The type of questions will include multiple choice, matching,
fill-in, and the labeling of diagrams. There might be one or two short essay
questions.
Know the list of topics as given below for each chapter:
You may bring an index card for reference during the exam. See the index
card hand out for requirements.
Chapter I Biological Themes
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Study of Biology and social issues
the relationship between evolution, adaptation and natural selection
branches of biology
the characteristics of life and describe each
7 steps of scientific method. the difference between hypothesis,
theory and fact, dependent and independent variables
 difference between inferring, predicting and making a
conclusion
 levels of organization of the Biosphere and examples for each level
 parts and functions of a compound microscope
 how an electron microscope transmission electron microscope and a
scanning electron microscope differ in image produced, magnification
and types of specimens observed
 Safety guidelines – see safety lab, and safety contract; safety video
Study all terms for Chapter 1
Diagrams: Parts of a microscope Levels of Organization
Biology HB
Study Guide Semester I 2014 Sister Ruth
Chapters 18 20, 21 Ecology
 Concept of interconnectedness
 Components of Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere
 Identify sphere to sphere interactions and chains of interactions in
regard to events that cause climate changes; impact of disturbances in
the ecosystem
 biotic and abiotic factors
 tolerance curve in regard to temperature, acclimation
 conformers and regulators, dormancy, migration
 niches, generalists, specialists
 symbiotic relationships: commensalisms, parasitism, mutualism
 interaction predator/ prey relationships on natural selection
 mimicry
 compare species richness and diversity; latitude
 contrast, compare food chains and food webs
 types of producers and consumers and their roles and placements in
food chains and food webs
 how to read / interpret pyramids of biomass, numbers, energy
 biogeochemical cycles: water, carbon, nitrogen
 characteristics of the major world biomes
Study all terms for chapters 18 20 and 21
Diagrams: water and carbon cycles, pyramids of Energy,
Biomass, numbers
Chapter 2 Chemistry of Life
 the difference between mass and matter
 the structure of an atom, description of subatomic particles, elements,
isotopes and radioisotopes
 the characteristics of a compound
 how an ionic bond is formed and how a covalent bond is formed and
an example of each
Biology HB
Study Guide Semester I 2014 Sister Ruth
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3 types of matter and examples of each, how to recognize them
distinguish between physical changes and chemical changes
oxidation reduction reaction
enzyme role in chemical reactions
characteristics of mixtures: solutions, colloids and examples
dissociation of water
polar compounds, hydrogen bonding, adhesion cohesion
hydrogen bonding and how it moderates temperature changes
the differences between an acid and a base, what pH means, what
determines the range of the pH scale, examples of acids and bases
 why living things must control pH and how buffers help
Terms for Chapter 2
Diagrams: structure of an atom, model of enzyme action
Chapter 3 Biochemistry
 the difference between organic and inorganic
 “HONC”
 the forms of carbon compounds (organic in comparison to inorganic
compounds)
 functional groups examples and role
 compare an examples of dehydration synthesis (condensation) ,
hydrolysis
 the 3 classes of carbohydrates and characteristics and examples of each,
the monomer for carbohydrates
 the characteristics of lipids, types of lipids, the monomer for lipids
 the characteristics of proteins, monomer of proteins, examples of
proteins, dipeptide bonding (to make an amino acid chain)
 characteristics of nucleic acids, (DNA and RNA), monomer of a
nucleic acid
 structural and empirical formulas
 amino acid chain - know how to join two amino acids
Study all terms for chapter 3
Know the Chart of organic compounds
Know the Concept Map on organic compounds
Biology HB
Study Guide Semester I 2014 Sister Ruth
Chapter 4 Structure and Function of the Cell
 the cell theory
 the characteristics of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and examples of
each
 contributions of Robert Hooke and Anton vanLeuwenhoek, Schwann
 the structure of the cell membrane (color plate cell membrane)
 the location, function and description and be able to identify diagrams of
all organelles of plant and animal cells (know the cell chart)
 relationship between cell volume, surface area and growth
 compare the structure of plant and animal cells
 unicellular, colonial and multicellular organisms and relationship to
division of labor, interdependence and specialization
Study all terms for chapter 4
Diagrams: animal cell, cell membrane (Fluid Mosaic Model color
plates); Plant Cell
Exam Reference Card
You may create an index card to be used for reference during the Biology exam. It will be
checked at the start of the exam to be sure it meets the criteria listed below. If the card does not
meet all the criteria listed below, it will be collected and you will not be allowed to use it for
reference during the exam. It will be turned in along with your exam. Making the reference card
is optional.
Note: The index card is not a substitute for studying for the exam. It is a tool that you may
make as you study, perhaps with key words or prompts to help you remember ideas or details to
help you think through questions on the exam. Often the experience of making the card helps
with preparation for the exam such that many students don’t even need the card while taking the
exam.
Criteria:
1. Size: 4 x 6 index card
2. You can use one side only
3. It must be hand written by you in blue ink. Mechanically produced or cut and paste
items (text, diagrams or charts) may not be included.
4. Your last name must be written on the unused side of the card.