Honors Biology Semester 1 Final (Essay/Short Answer)
ANSWER 3 OF THE 4 ESSAY
QUESTIONS.
Essay question noun
/’esā/ /’kwesCH(ě)n/
1. A question on a test or examination question on a given topic that requires a written analysis of a paragraph
or short composition.
“During this semester you have studied the essay question topics in detail to give a thorough, well thought
out answer to the question in complete sentence and paragraphs.”
ANSWER 3 OF THE 4 SHORT
ANSWER QUESTIONS.
Short answer
noun
/’shört/ /’an(t)-s(ě)r/
1. A question on a test that can be answered in a few short words or sentences using prior knowledge.
“OMG! I only have to answer 2 of the 3 short answer questions using what I know from the semester. That
is going to be a lot less writing than those essay questions.”
Name:
Essay Question #1 (20 points)
There are four groups of macromolecules. In paragraph form, name them, give their chemical make-up, their functions,
and one other piece of information (such as an example, where they are made or found, or their functional group).
There are four sets of lines provided and you are to use one set of lines for each macromolecule.
Objective
Name of Macromolecule
Function of Macromolecule
Chemical make-up of Macromolecule
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Points Possible
2 point each
2 point each
1 point each
20 points
Points Earned
#1 - Carbohydrate
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Chemical Make-up:
C, H, O
Functions:
Main source of energy
Examples:
Starches, sugars (monosaccharides or glucose, galactose, fructose
disaccharides, polysaccharides
#2 - Lipids
Chemical Make-up:
C, H, O
Functions: Stores energy, Forms waterproof membranes; makes and transports vitamins; chemical messenger,
insulation
Examples:
Saturated and unsaturated fats
#3 - Proteins
#4 – Nucleic Acids
Essay Question #2 (20 points)
Some scientists conducted an experiment in which they compared coffee consumption and how it affects the human
heart rate. In the experiment, the test subjects were either given 0 cups of coffee, 2 cups of coffee, 4 cups of coffee, 6
cups of coffee, 8 cups of coffee, or 10 cups of coffee. Identify the parts listed below by using the information from the
scientists’ experiment.
Form a hypothesis: __________________________________________________________________________________
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What is the independent variable of this experiment?
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What is the dependent variable of this experiment?
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Below is a graph of the data collected. Use the graph to write a conclusion for this experiment.
The Effect of Coffee Consumption on Human Heart Rate
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Heart Rate (in bpm)
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Coffee Consumption (in cups)
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Write a conclusion on the next page using the data collected by the scientists.
Using the information given, write a conclusion for this experiment on the next page. In you conclusion you will need to
include the following:
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Restate hypothesis
State whether it was correct or incorrect and how you know it is or isn’t
Incorporate at least three pieces of data from the experiment to defend your explanation
Include any pitfalls to the experiment or other experiments you would do to investigate further
Include one concluding statement to tie the entire experiment together
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Objective
Hypothesis
Independent & Dependent Variable
Conclusion
 Restate hypothesis
 Hypothesis validity
 Data Incorporation
 Pitfalls/Improvements
 Concluding statement
 Paragraph format
Total
Points Possible
4 points
4 points
12 points
20 points
Points Earned
Essay Question #3 (20 points)
Explain how a protein is made from a DNA molecule. Include the following items:
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Amino acids
rRNA
mRNA
tRNA
Translation
Polypeptide (amino acid chain)
Transcription
Objective
Proper Use of Each Term
Proper Order and Logical Explanation
Total
Points Possible
2 points each
6 points
20 points
Points Earned
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Essay Question #4 (20 points)
Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis. In your essay be sure to include at least two similarities and four
differences in the two processes.
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Objective
Similarities (2)
Differences (3)
Total
Points Possible
4 points each
4 points each
20 points
Points Earned
Short Answer #1 (15 points)
Above are the different phases of the cell cycle. Your job in the first column is to name the stages in order after
interphase. In the second column, identify the number of the picture above that corresponds with that phase. In the
third column, identify what occurs in that phase.
Objective
Name of Phase (in order)
Correct Picture Number
Description of What Occurs
Total
Name of Phase
Points Possible
1 point each
1 point each
1 point each
15 points
Points Earned
Picture Number
Description of What Occurs
Short Answer #2 (15 points)
Complete the following diagram comparing photosynthesis and cellular respiration using the word bank below.
Word Bank
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Cellular Respiration
Glucose
Photosynthesis
Water (H2O)
Light Energy
Oxygen (O2)
Energy (ATP)
Explain how the energy used by an athlete during a football game comes from the energy of sunlight.
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It is now 4th quarter and the football player is starting to cramp up. Explain what is happening within his muscle cells.
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Objective
Graphic
Question #1
Question #2
Total
Points Possible
8 points
5 points
2 points
15 points
Points Earned
Short Answer #3 (15 points)
A goldfish’s natural internal conditions are 70% water (solvent) and 30% NaCl (solute). Keeping that in mind and by using
the information given to you in the figures below, complete the data table and drawings in each fish tank.
Fish 1
Fish 2
Fish 3
70% H2O
30% NaCl
70% H2O
30% NaCl
70% H2O
30% NaCl
50% H2O
50% NaCl
70% H2O
30% NaCl
90% H2O
10% NaCl
a. Draw an arrow in each tank to indicate the direction the water would move in each situation.
b. Complete the data table based on your knowledge of osmosis.
Fish
Is the fish hypertonic,
isotonic, or hypotonic before
osmosis occurs?
What is the effect on fish cell
size after osmosis occurs?
Explain how you know what is going to
happen to the cell size of the fish.
Fish 1
Fish 2
Fish 3
Objective
Arrows showing movement
Column 1 & 2
Column 3
Total
Points Possible
3 points
6 points
6 points
15 points
Points Earned
Short Answer #4 (15 points)
Name the three atomic parts of an atom; give their location in the atom and their charge.
Name
Location
Charge
Answer the following questions pertaining to this element that is found on the periodic table.
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Cl
Chlorine
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How many protons does this element have?
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How many neutrons does this element have?
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How many electrons does this element have?
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What is the mass number of Chlorine?
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What is the atomic number of Chlorine?
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Is pure Chlorine a reactant or product in the following chemical equation?
Cl2 + F2 → 2ClF
Objective
Table
Questions
Total
Points Possible
9 points
6 points
15 points
Points Earned
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