Grade 12 Biology Cumulative Test 2005: General Information
(FINAL Version)

Date: January 2005.
Materials: Pencil, eraser, calculator.
Format: Multiple choice, 80 questions (20 questions on each section)
Worth: 5% of final grade.
Tip: The answers are there, just pick the right one
Practice: There are some quizzes and games on zeroBio for Strand 1 and 2.

Major Topics in Strand 1A: Metabolic Processes (Chemical Basis of Life)
- vitalist vs. mechanist philosophy
- variables (independent, dependent, controlled)
- atoms, molecules, and chemical bonds
- isomers
- functional groups
- major types of reactions (condensation, hydrolysis, oxid./reduction, neutralization)
- linkages (ether, amide, anhydride, ester)
- acids, bases, buffers
- biologically important molecules (carbo, lipid, protein, nucleic acid)
- exergonic vs. endergonic reactions
- enzymes as catalysts, activation energy, regulation of enzymes, factors affecting
- any labs or assignments

Major Topics in Strand 1B: Metabolic Processes (Cellular Respiration)
- cell organelles
- transport through membrane (facilitated diffusion, sodium-potassium pump, coupled channels)
- metabolism, catabolism, anabolism
- Glycolysis, Matrix rxns, ETS (steps, products, locations, reactants, quantities)
- aerobic vs anaerobic cellular respiration
- NADH/NAD+, FAD/FADH2 (electron carriers/coenzymes)
- fermentation (lactic, alcoholic), purpose of fermentation
- entry of foods into metabolism (carbo, lipid, protein)
- any labs or assignments

Major Topics in Strand 1C: Metabolic Processes (Photosynthesis)
- chloroplasts and pigments
- light-dependent rxns (steps, location, reactants, products)
- light-independent rxns (steps, location, reactants, products)
- NADPH/NADP+, RuBP (roles, locations)
- cyclic vs. non-cyclic photophosphorylation
- C3, C4, CAM plants (steps, enzymes, location, reactants, products, adaptations)
- photorespiration
- cellular respiration vs. photosynthesis
- any labs or assignments

Major Topics in Strand 2A: Homeostasis (Feedback and Nervous System)
- homeostasis and feedback loops (positive and negative)
- structure and function of neuron
- human senses
- resting membrane potential

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