Honors Biology Unit 1 Exam Study Guide
Concepts that will be covered on this exam:
***All of Chapters 1 and the beginning of Chapter 2 (Section 2.1 & 2.2)***
1. Know the following concepts of a Controlled Experiment:
a. Controlled Variables
b. Independent Variables
c. Dependent Variables
d. Sources of Experimental Error
e. The difference between a controlled experiment and an uncontrolled
experiment
2. Know how science works:
a. All science begins with observations
b. Science is based on observations
c. Know the difference between a qualitative and quantitative observation
d. Know the difference between a Theory and a Hypothesis
e. Know the difference between an observation and an inference
3. Know the following concepts about the Chemistry of Life:
a. Know the three types of chemical bonds and how they are formed
b. Know the differing strengths of the three types of chemical bonds
c. Be able to explain why water is considered a polar molecule
d. Know the parts of atoms
e. Know the terms: Element, compound, ion, isotope
4. Characteristics of Life:
a. Know the characteristics of living organisms
5. Acids and Bases:
a. What is pH a measure of?
b. What is an acid?
c. Characteristics of Acids
d. What is a base?
e. Characteristics of Bases
f. Know how to identify acids and bases
g. Know how to identify strong/weak acids and bases
h. Know how to test for acids and bases
**Be prepared. Study your notes. Review homework assignments.**