Thursday, May 18, 2017

Long Answer Questions for Final Exam to be taken next Wednesday, May 24

Longer Answer Questions:  On Test Day, We Will Draw 7 of These Out of a “Hat” and You Will Answer 4 of them.  6 pts each


  1. Outline the differences between 3 distinct types of cells and explain how their differences suit their different functions.
  2. Outline the process of DNA replication, including the functions of all of the enzymes, and using important details like leading and lagging strands, direction of replication, etc.
  3. Outline the process of meiosis (the steps) and include the function of meiosis.
  4. Outline the process of genetic modification, give 3 examples of its use, and give 2 pros and 2 cons of use of this technology.
  5. List 3 Greenhouse Gases, outline how they cause warming, and discuss the evidence for anthropogenic (human-caused) climate change.
  6. Outline the principles of natural selection using a specific example.
  7. Outline the process of a specific immune response, including how the body is able to respond faster to the next exposure.
  8. Outline the light dependent reactions of photosynthesis.
  9. Outline the process of fertilization and early development through implantation in humans.
  10. Explain how sound is received, transmitted, and processed in humans.
  11. Outline the process of transpiration in plants, including what happens at the roots, the stems, and the leaves.
  12. Explain the relationship between structure and function for arteries, capillaries, and veins.

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