BIOL 101 Introductory Biology Exam 2 Study Guide Your exam will have both multiple choice and short answers Make sure to practice answering both types of questions Study Guide Instructions Note that ALL of these study guide questions were derived from the Learning Objectives given at the start of each class Answer each question in writing Don t just go over the study guide and answer questions in your head Practice writing out each and every answer Include diagrams wherever possible An answer key to this study guide will not be provided This serves merely as a tool for you to gauge your understanding of the material for this unit Please attempt to answer the questions below without looking at your notes Then correct your own answers by going back to the resources in the previous step Use the lesson objectives outlines your book guided reading questions the powerpoint slides practice exam and your work on Mastering Biology as your main study resources IMPORTANT A cautionary word about study guides You should complete your study guide ON YOUR OWN If you do decide to form and share a Google doc related to this study guide share it with 4 people max Fact check every answer in your shared study guide If you join a study guide without having first attempted these questions on your own it s the same as not having studied at all Only once you have attempted the questions yourself should you turn to a shared study guide or meet with a peer instructor Here are some general study tips Make sure you are an expert in the vocabulary we use and make sure you can explain how terms relate to one another Study by asking and answering questions as much as possible Only re read material that you have evidence that you don t already understand Draw diagrams and flow charts and comparison tables for as many concepts as you can think of Remember to eat healthy foods drink lots of water get enough sleep and go outside periodically Overarching Topics Themes These are questions that you should practice applying to every unit of this class Name and explain the five major themes of biology Given a particular biological example be prepared to explain which theme s apply applies Can you distinguish between science and unjustified claims what s the difference Why is correlation and causation problematic In what ways is science iterative What are the elements of a research design How do the elements of a research design impact scientific findings conclusions e g identify strengths and weaknesses in research related to bias sample size randomization and experimental control Interpret data and chose the best way to communicate data in a graph What are the elements of a testable hypothesis Can you identify a testable hypothesis What s the difference between an dependent and independent variable What are replicates and why do you need them What s the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction Given an example of a controlled experiment Unit 2 Did you read the instructions above NO Start with the instructions first In what ways are asexual and sexual reproduction similar and different in outcome and the types of organisms and or cells that use each reproductive strategy Can you recognize and draw out the stages of mitosis In what ways is mitosis in animal and plant cells similar and different What is the consequence of specific stages of mitosis failing How does cell division play a role in an organisms development How do cells know when it is time to divide or not divide Can you draw a diagram to explain the difference How do cancer cells disobey the rules that normal cells follow in the cell cycle and in cell growth What is the significance of a mutated BRCA 1 gene in terms of risks and consequences for the patient What is the utility of a gene test for actionable genes Define haploid diploid and homologous chromosomes Can you calculate the diploid and haploid number when given an illustration of a cell Using a diagram demonstrate how variation arises during meiosis from independent orientation at metaphase I Given the genotypes of two parents be able to construct a Punnett square of their possible offspring Can you determine the mode of inheritance autosomal dominant or recessive or X linked recessive by looking at a pedigree Using a pedigree can you calculate probabilities of off spring condition Design genetic crosses that determine 1 if a trait is dominant or 2 to determine an individual s genotype What are the definitions of incomplete dominance co dominance multiple alleles pleiotrophy and polygenic traits Can you recognize and or solve problems that are non Mendelian variations of inheritance Can you draw a basic model of DNA and label all its parts What part of the molecule accounts for DNA variation In what ways are somatic cells in the body similar and what makes them different from each other Given a sequence of DNA can you diagram or describe in detail how the information produces a protein Can you calculate the variations in the given DNA code that lead to the same protein Can you calculate variation in proteins of same size given a DNA code Be able to transcribe and translate two different alleles of a gene Define an allele Describe different types of mutations If you are given genetic and molecular data can you determine an individual s phenotype How would you do this Do a thorough review of all of the vocabulary of unit 2 and aside from definitions make sure you are comfortable explaining how terms relate to each other Why does the material from unit 2 matter in your life How does the material in unit 1 relate to unit 2 Make sure that you are studying the powerpoints your GRQs your quizzes the practice exam and all your Learning Catalytics questions and check out the dynamic study modules in the study area in Mastering Biology
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