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Biology Semester Final Review
Finals week is Monday, December 15-Thursday Dec. 18. Your biology final consists of 2
parts. You have about 45 minutes to an hour for each part. This will be plenty of time. The
first section will be multiple choice only. There will be between 25-30 questions. The second
part will be short answers responses. Expect at least 5 short answer responses. This section
might have charts or graphs, and something to read, followed by a couple of questions. There
will not be more than 40 questions on the entire exam! We might take part 1, then take a break,
and take part 2. The other option is to take it like it is one big test. I think I’d like you to take a
break in between to renew your concentration and maybe eat a snack.
Goal: your goal is to achieve at least an 80% and be proficient
Things to do leading up to the biology exam:
Pay attention in class and do the reviews.
Get help from a friend
Check answers to reviews!
Get help from the teacher
Attend 3 review sessions the week before
Take review packets home the weekend before exam week and look them over each day
Night before exam:
Look over review notes, check answers
De-stress before bed, and go to bed early. If you are anxious you will lose sleep thinking about
the test. Relax.
Morning of
Set alarm a little early so you don’t need to rush in the morning
Take a shower to help you wake up
Eat breakfast…maybe eat at home AND at school to ensure you have had enough to eat
Minutes before exam
Review notes
Drink water
Go to the bathroom
Do 5 jumping jacks
Sit down
Pencil ready
mind ready
take 3 deep breaths
Focus.
Ready?
Begin!
Stay positive
Review: Short Answers
Research answers and be as detailed as possible!
1. Explain what an evolutionary biologist studies.
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2. Antibiotic resistance is:
A. when antibiotics become really strong to help fight diseases
B. when antibiotics fight themselves
C. when bacteria become stronger and antibiotics no longer have an effect
3. Draw a picture that represents antibiotic resistance
4. Being detailed as possible, explain why evolutionary biologists study antibiotic resistance.
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5. List 3 recommendations that an evolutionary biologist would give a doctor that would help
prevent antibiotic resistance.
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6. What has the food industry done to its chickens and cows, fruits and vegetables that has
increased antibiotic resistance.
7. What 3 recommendations would scientists give farmers in the food industry to help reduce
antibiotic resistance?
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8. Why is antibiotic resistance so bad?
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9. When you exercise, what happens to your breathing rate?
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What happens to your heart rate?
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10. Explain the purpose of this happening to your breathing and heart rate?
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11. Describe the function of your respiratory system.
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12. What is the purpose of your circulatory system?
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13. Homeostasis is:
A. two systems in your body
B. the regulation and control of chemicals and temperatures to maintain internal balance
C. when 2 structures have similar structures, but different functions
14. Picture yourself running around the track outside for gym. How do your respiratory and
circulatory systems work together to maintain homeostasis?
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