Principles of Biology - Reivew Test #1
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Go over your class notes thoroughly.
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Use text readings and questions below to help you focus.
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Be sure you can write complete and accurate definitions of terms introduced
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Practice answering the review ?s at ends of chapters.
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Chapter 1
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Be able to state clearly [and give examples] what "five qualities
in combination constitute life."  Table 1.2
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What is the information molecule of life?
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Why may changes [mutations] in this molecule provide a mechanism
 for evolution?
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Why is energy required for the maintenance of order?
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How is energy used by living organism?  How is it acquired?
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What are the levels of biological organization?  Fig. 1.2
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Relate each to the others.
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Distinguish between irritability and adaptaton.
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What is taxonomy?  What are the kingdoms of living organisms?
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Mastering Concepts Box on pg15.
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Summary statements #1-11
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Pg 845-50; Chapter 42 and 43
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Summary pg 150  #1-3, 8, 9
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Mastering Concepts Box  pg 855
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What are the events of primary succession?
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What are limiting resources?<BR>
What types of interactions among organisms
reflect this concept?
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How does energy flow through an ecosystem?
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What transformations/conversions are required?
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Distinguish between a food chain and a food web.
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What is important about biogeochemical cycles?
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How do pollutants impact the ecosystem?
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Summary stmts  pg 868  #1-7
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What are the major factors which influence biomes?
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What are the major terrestrial and aquatic biomes and what organisms
 are generally associated with each?
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Mastering concepts Boxes on pg 879, 881 and 883
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Summary stmts   pg 887  #1-12
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End Test 1 Review
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GOOD LUCK!