Final Exam
The following are the exact questions that could be chosen for your final exam. The day of the final you will write 2 essays. One I choose randomly AND 1 you choose. You will be graded on the correctness and completeness of your answer. All questions should be answered in essay format. All exams will be given during you scheduled final exam time unless you have already spoken with me. There are no make ups for this exam.
Questions:
- Explain how DNA makes a protein. In your answer you should clearly and fully explain the steps involved in transcription and translation.
- Explain the structure and function of the following cell organelles: the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, ribosome, cell membrane/ plasma membrane.
- Draw a food web. In an essay explain the connections between each organism. Be sure to use all appropriate vocabulary terms when answering this question.
- Explain the four steps needed in order for Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection to occur.
- Compare and contrast the processes of Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis.
- A couple with brown eyes has a baby with blue eyes. Explain how this is possible. You may draw a punnett square to help you answer the question more fully.
- One of the characteristics of all living organisms is to maintain Homeostasis. Explain how the body systems in the human body work together to accomplish this goal. You will need to completely describe how at least 3 body systems work together in your answer.
Strategies to help you get an A:
- Answer all questions ahead of time (you don’t know which question I will choose)
- Look at all of your notes for vocabulary that could be used in your answer.
- Ask questions.
- Study groups: Form a group of people to help answer all of the questions.
- Study your answers so you have them memorized the day of the test. You will not have notes the day of the exam.
