BIOLOGY
HONORS EXAM REVIEW: TRIMESTER I
CHAPTER I
- Atomic
structure
- The
periodic table
- Relationship
of atoms, molecules, and compounds
- Chemical
reactions (Synthesis, decomposition, activation E) and equations
- Chemical
bonds (Covalent, Ionic, and Hydrogen)
- Ions
and pH
- Organic
compounds (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids)
- DNA
structure (complementary base pairing, the double helix)
CHAPTER II
- Energy
(Free energy, chemical energy, and heat energy)
- Organisms
in an ecosystem (photoautotrophs, chemoautotrophs, and heterotrophs) and
their roles (producer, consumer, or decomposer)
- Laws
of Thermodynamics
- Energy
flow in an ecosystem
- Enzyme
structure and function
- Metabolism
(synthesis and decomposition in an organism)
- ATP
- Digestion
(intracellular and extracellular)
- Human
digestion
CHAPTER III
- Cellular
membrane (structure, molecular passage, & selective permeability)
- Diffusion
and osmosis
- Concentration
gradients
- Hypertonic,
hypotonic, and isotonic solutions
- Passive
and Active transport
- Endocytosis
and exocytosis
- Countercurent
exchange
- Gas
exchange in water vs. land
- Gas
exchange in plants
- Human
respiratory system
- Waste
removal in organisms
- Human
urinary system
- Feedback
regulation
CHAPTER IV
- Photosynthesis
(Light reactions and the Calvin cycle)
- Rate
of photosynthesis (temperature, light, CO2 and O2
concentrations)
- Photorespiration
- C3
vs C4 plants
- CAM
plants
CHAPTER V
- Stages: Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, ETS
- Location: Role of Mitochondria
- Relationship
to Photosynthesis
- Fermentation
- Respiration
and heat production
CHAPTER VI: CELL
STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS
- Prokaryotic
cell structure
- Eukaryotic
cell structure
- Cooperation
among cells (colonies)
- Multicellular organisms (division of labor, tissues,
organs, systems)
RESOURCE SUGGESTIONS:
- Reviewing
Ideas and Using Concepts at end of chapters
- Check
and Challenge
- Learning
resources on BSCS Blue website
- Biocoach
activities on The Biology Place
- Vocabulary
list
- Lab
reports
- Diagrams
in text
- Class
notes
- Biology
Honors Web Site