BIO
120 EXAM #1 REVIEW SHEET
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Last revised: 18 September 2006
Chapter 1
1. Understand the: a) steps in the scientific method, b)
requirements of science for a question.
2. Contrast hypothesis vs. theory vs. law.
3. List and contrast: a) the 3 domains and 5 kingdoms of
organisms, b) characteristics and examples of each in (a)
4. Understand the criteria for something to be considered
"alive".
5. Understand the concepts of cell theory.
6. Understand & give examples for each of the levels of
organization in living things: from atoms to the biosphere.
Chapter 2
1. Comprehend what an atom & compound are -and- how they are related.
2. Know the 4 basic properties of water and how they effect life.
3. Comprehend & give examples of: a) acid, b)
base, c) buffer, d) organic compound.
4. Understand water’s characteristics of: a)
polarity, b) ionization.
5. Relate the concept of pH to: a) H+ & -OH ion
levels, b) acids, c) bases.
6. Understand the basics of what a buffer does.
7. Know why H, O, & N elements are common in living organisms.
8. Understand the difference between hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds. 2. Contrast and comprehend: prokaryote vs. eukaryote.
9. Understand the characteristics, examples, and functions of:
a) carbohydrates: i)
mono-, di-, poly-
saccharides,
ii) dehydration in making a polysaccharide
b)
lipids:
i) saturation and its effects on melting temperature and
health ii) steroid functions
c)
proteins:
i) amino acids in
proteins
ii) shape determines
function
iii) denaturation
Chapter 3
1. Understand the concepts of cell theory.
2. Contrast the relative sizes of: atoms, molecules, viruses,
organelles, prokaryotes, eukaryotes.
3. Comprehend the functions of all the main organelles of the cell.
4. Understand that the cell membrane has 2 layers of lipids with
proteins embedded in it.
5. Understand the cell membrane’s role in: a) maintaining water
balance, b) being selectively permeable.
Chapter 4
1. Understand how energy is released and stored in: a) endergonic
reactions, b) exergonic reactions, c) ATP, ADP, P- .
2. Know the definitions of the following and understand how they
interact:
a) enzyme b)
substrate c) product d) active
site e) inhibitor. f)
catalyst
Chapter 5
1. Be able to contrast aerobic and
anaerobic reactions.
2. Comprehend the functions of: a) photosynthesis
(know the substrate and products), b)
chloroplast, c) chlorophyll
d) the linkage between photosynthesis and cell respiration (waste
products of one = substrate of other).
Chapter 6
1. Be able to apply the following
concepts to photosynthesis and respiration: aerobic, anaerobic, exergonic,
endergonic.
2. Comprehend the function of and give the substrate and products of: a) cell respiration/Kreb’s
Cycle, b) fermentation.
3. Understand the differences (substrate, product, & time) in
fermenting: a) beer, b) wine,
c) liquor.