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What is the duration of the Comprehensive Exam in 7th grade Biology?
What is the duration of the Comprehensive Exam in 7th grade Biology?
What is the main difference between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes?
What is the main difference between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes?
What is the class of macromolecules that DNA belongs to?
What is the class of macromolecules that DNA belongs to?
What is the primary source of variation in species?
What is the primary source of variation in species?
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What is the outcome of asexual reproduction?
What is the outcome of asexual reproduction?
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What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Exam Review packet?
What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Exam Review packet?
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What is the duration of the Native exam in 7th grade Biology?
What is the duration of the Native exam in 7th grade Biology?
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What is the role of mutations in species variation?
What is the role of mutations in species variation?
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What is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction in species?
What is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction in species?
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Which of the following cellular components is responsible for protein synthesis?
Which of the following cellular components is responsible for protein synthesis?
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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
What is the primary function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
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Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic interaction between species?
Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic interaction between species?
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What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the phylum Chordata?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the phylum Chordata?
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What is the term for the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the air as water vapor?
What is the term for the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the air as water vapor?
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Which of the following is an example of a fungus reproductive structure?
Which of the following is an example of a fungus reproductive structure?
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Study Notes
Comprehensive Exams Study Guide 2023-2024
- Exam Dates: Tuesday, 6/11/24, Wednesday, 6/12/24, and Thursday, 6/13/24
- Exam Subjects: English, History, Biology, Physics, Math, World Language, and Chemistry
Biology Comprehensive Exam Review 2023-2024
- Review packet covers important topics and concepts for the Comprehensive exam
- Review packet and questions will be reviewed in class
- Use this guide, slides, and notes when studying for the exam
Exam Format
- 30-minute Common exam: 40 multiple-choice questions
- 30-minute Native exam: 25 multiple-choice questions and 5 short answer questions
Objectives
- Evaluate a hypothesis using data
- Differentiate between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes based on DNA location
- Identify DNA as a nucleic acid and its monomers
- Recognize mutations alter an organism's DNA and provide variation for species
- Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction
- Recognize the advantage of sexual reproduction: increased genetic diversity
- Describe alternation of generations in plants and reproductive strategies
Cell Biology
- Identify subcellular components of human, plant, and bacteria cells
- Recognize basic functions of subcellular components
- Identify cellular respiration as the process by which glucose is broken down to produce ATP
- Describe photosynthesis to produce glucose for energy needs in plants and autotrophs
Organism Classification
- Classify macromolecules as carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, or proteins based on properties or functions
- Classify protists based on appearance, behavior, and/or movement
- Identify main body and reproductive structures of fungi and plants
- Identify body plan of an animal, including symmetry, cephalization, and presence or absence of a coelom
- Recognize characteristic features of each of the nine major animal phyla
Ecology
- Describe steps of natural selection, including outcomes for least and most fit individuals
- Classify interactions between species in an ecosystem as mutualistic, predator-prey, or competitive
- Identify ecological role of a species based on description or food chain diagram
- Classify an organism into Domain and Kingdom based on cell wall and other characteristics
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This study guide covers a comprehensive exam schedule for 2023-2024, including subjects like English, History, Biology, Physics, Math, World Language, and Chemistry.
