SBI3U Final Exam Review Topics

Date: Wednesday, June 24Location: Room 128Time: 800-1000am

Structure (100 marks):

Suggested topics to review:

Diversity

 Classification and taxonomy (Kingdom, Phylum/Division, Class etc. and binomial system of nomenclature)

 6 kingdoms—characteristics

 characteristics of prokaryotes (Archaebacteria and Eubacteria) versus eukaryotes

 features of nonvascular, spore producing vascular and seed producing vascular plants (bryophytes, pteridophytes-ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms)

 major differences between protists, animals, fungi and plants (structures, obtaining energy, life cycle)

 virus characteristics

Genetics

 DNA structure

 cell cycle (G1, S, G2, mitosis, cytokinesis)

 mitosis and meiosis—purpose, phases, differences

 phenotypic and genotypic ratios

 Mendel’s Law of Segregation and Law of Independent Assortment

 know and apply terms used in genetics: gene, allele, chromosome, chromatids, DNA, dominant, recessive, homozygous, heterozygous, homologous, phenotype, genotype, monohybrid cross, dihybrid cross, purebred, hybrid , F1 generation, F2 generation, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, sex linkage, etc.

 blood types and their alleles (eg. Type O is ii; Type AB is IAIB, Type A is ______; Type B is ______

 #’s and types of chromosomes in males/females, gametes/somatic cells

 solving problems in genetics using proper format (Punnett square)

Evolution

 explain what defines species

 describe Darwin’s theory of evolution and the process of natural selection and be prepared to apply this theory in a situation (eg. emergence of antbacterial resistance, new traits in a population etc.)

 explain natural selection, sexual selection, genetic drift, mutations, cumulative selection, migration / gene flow

 evidence for evolution including paleontology (fossils), comparative anatomy, embryology, comparative biochemistry, geographical distribution

 explain disruptive, stabilizing, directional, artificial selection

 describe homologous and analogous structures, vestigial structures

 convergent, coevolution and divergent evolution

 reproductive isolating mechanisms

 genetic drift, bottleneck effect, founder

 describe how new species can develop-- allopatric and sympatric speciation

Animal Systems

 pig dissection is fair game

 macronutrients and micronutrients

  • building blocks, where digested and absorbed
  • role

 calories and nutrients

 structure/function of digestive system

 know organs of digestive system and their function/role

 gas exchange

 breathing (inhalation/exhalation)

 structures and functions of respiratory system

 heart – flow of blood and parts

 veins, arteries and capillaries (function, characteristics of each)

 structures and function of the circulatory system

What you should do …

 Make good study notes ahead of time … you have 24 days! Don’t procrastinate!

 Review old tests – make sure you have the right answers!

 Do textbook work related to the review information above!

Eat healthy, exercise and get lots of sleep!

 Love science!