Here are some concept check questions that you may see on Exam #1. Please bring
scantron 886 (mini essay scantron) for the exam. Short answer questions, fill-in,
multiple choice and True/ False questions will be selected from the list below.
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Briefly explain the Unity and Diversity of life.
Describe the Theory of Natural Selection.
Describe the various levels of organization of life.
How does structure define function? Give one example.
How are chemical bonds formed?
List the three major types of bonds we described during lecture and give examples
of each.
Be able to describe the pH scale, what an acid, a base and a buffer is.
Why is water so special? What make water polar? (electrophilic, or
electronegativity)
What are the relationships between these three genetic terms: DNA, genes, and
chromosomes?
Describe the process of the scientific method.
A genetic mutation can change a proteins primary structure. How can this destroy
the proteins function? Please explain.
What does the term “amino acid” signify about the structure of such a molecule?
What role do the ribosomes play in carrying out genetic instructions?
Describe the cell membrane structure and what is meant by the fluid mosaic
model.
Be able to describe the structure and function of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins
and nucleic acids.
Compare and contrast the characteristics of chloroplasts and mitochondria.
Consider both function and membrane structure.
Be able to draw the prokaryote and eukaryotic cells and identify and describe
some of there major components.
Compare and contrast the two types of Eukaryotic cells. Be sure to describe the
various components of each for full credit.