BIO103 EXAM 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1 – 4)
Chapter 1 – The Science of Life
1. List & Explain the characteristics required for life.
2. What is taxonomy?
3. Binomial nomenclature is a naming process which uses what two classifications? List 2 examples.
4. Energy _______________ through an ecosystem, whereas nutrients _______________ through each level.
5. In an ecosystem, describe what each of the following are responsible for (in reference to Energy and
Nutrients):
a. Producers:
b. Consumers:
c. Decomposers:
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BIO103 EXAM 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1 – 4)
6. Differentiate between the terms Metabolism and Homeostasis.
7. Define Dependent Variable.
8. Define Independent Variable.
9. Imagine you have a stain on your favorite shirt and you must get it clean in order to wear it for an
important meeting. Use the 5 steps to the scientific method to determine the following:
a. What is your observation?
b. What is your hypothesis?
c. What will be the experiment that you will run?
d. What is the independent variable (what are you manipulating)?
e. What is the dependent variable (what are you measuring)?
f.
How will you know if your hypothesis was valid or not?
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BIO103 EXAM 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1 – 4)
Chapter 2 – The Chemical Basis of Life
1.
What are the top 4 elements that make up 96% of the human body?
2.
The image here shows the periodic table designation for Magnesium.
3.
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What is the atomic mass? _____________
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What is the atomic number? ______________
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How many protons does it contain? _____________
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How many neutrons does it contain? ________________
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How many electrons does it contain? _______________
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How many electrons are in the outer valence shell? ____________
Compare and contrast the three types of bonds:
How do the electrons interact in each type of bond?
Ionic Bond
Covalent Bond
Hydrogen Bond
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4.
What is the difference between a base and an acid?
5.
List the five important characteristics of water that allow it to sustain life?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Chapter 3 – The Organic Molecules of Life
Fill in the following table with all of the information learned about organic molecules.
1.
a. NOTE: YOU WILL BE USING THIS INFORMATION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE
SEMESTER, I RECOMMEND THAT YOU TAKE EXTRA TIME TO COMPLETE THIS.
Molecule
Monomer(s) Name
Polymer Name(s)
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Protein
Nucleic Acid
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Examples/Usefulness/
Special Characteristics
BIO103 EXAM 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1 – 4)
2.
Compare and contrast dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis. Draw a diagram of the formation and
breakdown of the Disaccharide Sucrose to show how this occurs.
3.
Label the following images with the correct organic group. Use the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
______
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Protein
Nucleic Acid
______
______
______
______
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BIO103 EXAM 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1 – 4)
Chapter 4 – Inside the Cell
1.
What is the difference between the images seen with a scanning electron microscope versus a transmission
electron microscope?
2.
List and explain the purpose of the 6 major types of membrane proteins.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
3.
Label the different parts to the prokaryotic cell
below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
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4.
What is the difference between Smooth and Rough ER?
5.
Why do plants cells have cell walls? What organic compound are they made of?
Match the following organelles with the correct function/description:
a. Plasma Membrane
h. Mitochondria
b. Nucleus
i.
Chromosomes
c. Nucleolus
j.
Ribosomes
d. Endoplasmic reticulum
k. Centrioles
e. Golgi Apparatus
l.
f.
m. Flagella
Lysosomes
g. Vacuoles
Cilia
n. Cell wall
6.
_____ Composed of DNA-protein complex; contains genes
7.
_____ Granular body within nucleus; site of ribosome synthesis
8.
_____ Granular organelles composed of RNA & protein; synthesize proteins
9.
_____ Large structure surrounded by double membrane; location of DNA
10. _____ Long projections; cellular locomotion
11. _____ Membrane boundary of cell; regulates cell transport
12. _____ Membranous sacs; contains enzymes to digest materials in animals
13. _____ Membranous sacs; transport and store water & other materials
14. _____ Multiple-layers of cellulose; structural support in plants
15. _____ Network of internal membranes; site of membrane lipid & protein synthesis
16. _____ Sacs containing 2 membranes; site for cellular respiration
17. _____ Short hair-like structures used for movement.
18. _____ Small hollow cylinders; involved in cell division in animals
19. _____ Stacks of flattened membrane sacs; modifies, packages & secretes proteins
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