Grade 11 Biology Exam Review

Grade 11 Biology Exam Review - January 24th

• Exam Structure: 20 multiple choice, 15 matching, 15 true/false, 10 diagrams, 40 short answer.

Part A: Multiple Choice

• Linnaean Taxonomy (Section 1.2): Understand the hierarchical ranks (e.g., kingdom, phylum, class) and their arrangement.
• Phylogenetic Trees and Clades (Section 1.3): Know how phylogenetic trees illustrate evolutionary relationships and are organized into clades. Visualize this in a diagram.
• Kingdom Characteristics (Section 1.4): Define and differentiate characteristics distinguishing the six kingdoms.
• Domains and Kingdoms (Section 1.4): Identify the three domains (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya) and associated kingdoms.
• Bacteriophages (Section 2.2): Understand bacteriophages, including their structure and the lytic/lysogenic cycles.
• Plant Characteristics (Section 3.2): Recall shared characteristics defining all plants.
• Animal Symmetries (Section 3.3): Identify animal groups with bilateral, radial, or no symmetry.
• Oogenesis and Spermatogenesis (Section 4.3): Compare and contrast the processes of egg and sperm formation.
• Mendel's Laws of Heredity (Section 5.1): Define and understand the principles of segregation and independent assortment.
• Meiosis I vs. Meiosis II (Section 4.3): Differentiate the key events and processes occurring in each step.
• Autosomes and Sex Chromosomes (Section 4.3): Define the terms and their roles in determining traits.
• Down Syndrome (Section 4.4): Explain the genetic basis of Down Syndrome, including non-disjunction.
• Blood Type Inheritance (Section 5.2): Describe how human blood type is inherited.
• Genetic Modification Tools (Section 6.4): Name and describe the crucial tools used in genetic engineering.
• Nutrients in Diet (Section 9.2): List and define the six main nutrients.
• Small Intestine Digestion (Section 9.5): Explain the digestive processes within the small intestine.
• Gas Exchange Location (Section 10.2): Identify the site of gas exchange in the body.
• Oxygen Diffusion (Section 10.2): Explain the reasons for the diffusion of oxygen from the alveoli to the capillaries.
• Artery and Vein Structure (Section 11.3): Compare the structural characteristics of arteries and veins.
• Systole and Diastole (Section 11.4): Define and understand these key terms related to heart function.

Part B: Matching

• Phylum Arthropoda (Section 3.3): Identify defining characteristics.
• Phylum Nematoda (Section 3.3): Identify defining characteristics.
• Phylum Annelida (Section 3.3): Identify defining characteristics.
• Phylum Mollusca (Section 3.3): Identify defining characteristics.
• Phylum Platyhelminthes (Section 3.3): Identify defining characteristics.
• Anaphase I (Section 4.3): Describe the key events of this stage of meiosis.
• Metaphase II (Section 4.3): Describe the key events of this stage of meiosis.
• Prophase I (Section 4.3): Describe the key events of this stage of meiosis.
• Telophase II (Section 4.3): Describe the key events of this stage of meiosis.
• Metaphase I (Section 4.3): Describe the key events of this stage of meiosis.
• Aorta Function (Section 11.4): Describe the function of the aorta.
• Pulmonary Vein Function (Section 11.4): Describe the function of the pulmonary vein.
• Right Atrium Function (Section 11.4): Describe the function of the right atrium.
• Left Ventricle Function (Section 11.4): Describe the function of the left ventricle.
• Septum Function (Section 11.4): Describe the function of the septum.

Part C: True or False

• Glomeromycota Fungi (Section 3.1): Describe the characteristics and functions of Glomeromycota fungi.

• Ascomycota Fungi (Section 3.1): Describe the characteristics and functions of Ascomycota fungi.

• Viruses as Non-living Agents (Section 2.2): Explain why viruses are considered nonliving.

• Bryophytes(Section 3.2): Describe characteristics of bryophytes.

• Monocots vs. Dicots (Section 3.2): Compare and contrast monocots and dicots.

• X-linked Disorders (Section 5.3): Explain X-linked genetic disorders.

• Codominance vs. Incomplete Dominance (Section 5.2): Distinguish between codominance and incomplete dominance.

• Non-disjunction Disorders (Section 4.4): Explain non-disjunction and the stage of meiosis where it occurs.

• Karyotype (Section 4.4): Define a karyotype.

• Genotype and Phenotype (Section 5.1): Define genotype and phenotype.

• Large Intestine (Section 9.5): Describe the role of the large intestine in digestion.

• Carbohydrate Digestion (Section 9.4/9.5): Explain physical and chemical carbohydrate digestion.

• Small Intestine Role (Section 9.5): Describe the role of the small intestine in digestion.

• Atria and Ventricles (Section 11.4): Compare the physical characteristics of the atria and ventricles..

• Organs of Gas Exchange (Section 10.2): Identify and describe the organ of gas exchange in worms, fish, and mammals.

Part D: Diagrams

• Diagrams: Prepare to label the human digestive system, the human respiratory system, the bacterial cell, and the anatomy of earthworms and DNA structure.

Part E: Short Answer

• Brown Algae Life Cycle (Section 2.3): Describe alternation of generations in brown algae.
• Pink Snapdragon Cross (Section 5.2): Predict the genotypes and phenotypes of a cross between pink snapdragons.
• Circulatory System Functions (Section 11.1): Identify the functions of the circulatory system.
• Homologous vs. Analogous Features (Genetics ISU): Differentiate homologous and analogous features.
• Natural Selection (Genetics ISU): Explain natural selection.
• Vestigial Features (Genetics ISU): Describe vestigial features and provide a human example.
• Evidence for Evolution (Genetics ISU): Outline three pieces of evidence supporting evolution.
• Annelida, Platyhelminthes, and Nematoda Anatomy (Section 3.3): Compare the anatomy and characteristics of these three phyla.
• Digestive Enzymes and Hormones (Section 9.3-9.5): List and describe the functions of all digestive enzymes and hormones learned.
• Recessive X-linked Pedigree (Section 5.3): Determine unknown genotypes in a pedigree chart for a recessive X-linked trait.