2nd Semester Review
The second semester test covers Meiosis, DNA, DNA Technologies, Genetics, Evolution, Basics of
Physiology: Digestive System, Circulatory System and Respiratory System, Ecology and Naturalist Journal
assignments.
This list will help you prepare. You should also look over all the review documents that you have in your
workbook for these units.
1.
Meiosis:
General process and function
Define gamete
chromosome
homologous chromosomes (homologous pair)
haploid/diploid
2. DNA:
General process of replication
General idea of protein synthesis:
Transcription- where it occurs, what is produced
Translation- role of mRNA, tRNA and rRNA
Define- gene
codon
nucleotide
mutation
3. DNA technologies:
Understand the purpose of gel electrophoresis
Know why DNA profiling is useful
Define recombinant DNA
4. Genetics:
Review Gregor Mendel’s work
Know flower structures, pollination
Define- allele
Homozygous/heterozygous
Genotype/phenotype
Identify the human chromosomes involved in gender and X-linkage
Karyotypes: understand what they are and what they reveal
Punnett Square: understand the purpose
5. Evolution:
Define:
Natural Selection
Artificial Selection
Adaptation
Be able to “read” evolutionary relationship diagrams
6. Physiology
Label digestive system diagram
Label respiratory system diagram
Distinguish between the 3 types of blood vessels
7. Ecology
Label a food web/food chain
Distinguish between heterotrophs and autotrophs
You can use your Naturalist Journal on the test.