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BIOL 1090
Department Wide Final
Exam Assessment
Spring Semester 2013
941 Students
38 Lecture Sections
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BIOL 1090 Departmental Final Exam Spring 2013
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Distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory
Illustrate the difference between anecdotal evidence and credible evidence.
List the commonalities shared by living organisms.
State the four biological macromolecules and explain the function of each.
Describe the basic concept of pH and the pH scale.
Differentiate between the major cell components by explaining the function of
Compare
and contrast diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.
each.
Illustrate the role of enzymes in metabolism.
Describe the basic steps of cellular respiration.
Describe where cellular respiration occurs and explain the role of oxygen.
Use the greenhouse effect to show the relationship between rising CO2 and
Define a mutation and explain why mutations can result in genetic disease.
Explain how mutations can lead to the formation of cancer cells.
Describe mitotic cell division (mitosis) as the process that generates the vast
Describe
cellular
and chromosomal ramifications of mitosis and meiosis.
majority ofthe
cells
in a human.
Identify and explain the main processes that contribute to genetic diversity.
Use examples to contrast genotype and phenotype.
Define heritability.
Define codominance and incomplete dominance.
Define sex-linked traits and explain why recessive sex-linked traits
Diagram the flow of information from DNA to protein.
Define the term genetically modified organism.dihybrids.
Define natural selection.
Give examples of the five sources of evidence that support the theory of evolution.
Illustrate the role of natural selection in the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Summarize the concept of human races and the effects of cultural influence.
Describe in detail the biological classification of human beings.
State the basic functions of the four different types of tissues, and name major
Diagram
path of
food as it passes through the digestive system
examplesthe
of each
type.
Explain the important interaction between the digestive and circulatory systems for
Describe
order,
and basic
structure and function of the respiratory tract
absorptionthe
and
distribution
of nutrients.
Describe
structures.the structure and function of alveoli, including their relationship with
Describe
the basic structure and function of the heart.
capillary beds.
Describe the systemic circuit and pulmonary circuit of the cardiovascular system.
Name the major arteries, and the body regions they supply:
Describe the basic structure and function of the urinary system.
Explain the difference between genetic and infectious disease.
Name and define the components of the three lines of defense and illustrate the
functions of each.
Describe the basic structure and function of the endocrine system.
Describe the basic structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
Name the functions of the major axial muscles of the body.
Name the functions of the major appendicular muscles of the upper limbs.
Name the functions of the major appendicular muscles of the lower limbs.
Locate the major bones of the body.
Label a diagram of the male and female reproductive structures and describe the
Summarize
the key stages of development from zygote to
basic functions
Describe
neurotransmitters
are the
signals that
fetus, andhow
describe
the role of mitosis
in chemical
this process.
Cross the synaptic gap between neurons and their target cells.
Describe the overall plan of the nervous system.
Describe the basic functions of the lobes of the cerebral cortex, the thalamus and
Describe
the basic functions of the brainstem, the cerebellum and the spinal cord.
hypothalamus.
Proficiency
Average
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56.33%
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75.71%
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50.03%
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70.76%
51.43%
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32.66%
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74.90%
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St Deviation
Standard
Deviation
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