Biology EOC PreparationNPHS Science Department

Day 5

Review: BiochemistryNew: Evolution Lab & Diversity-Taxonomy-Classification

Review: GeneticsNew: Dissections Lab

•Agenda for the WeekPart Review and a Bit more New

Review: EcologyNew: Evolution & Immunology Lab & Observe Gel Results

Review: Evolution & TaxonomyNew: Dissections Lab & Observe Streak Plates

ReviewGame

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Structure & Function of Living Organisms

Ecosystems

Evolution & Genetics

Molecular Biology

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% of Test by Topic

• Structure & Function of• Carbohydrates• Proteins• Lipids• Nucleic acids

• Relationship of DNA, proteins and amino acids in doing work in the cell

• Enzyme function• Energy transfer

• Photosynthesis vs. respiration• Active transport and homeostasis

•Molecular Biology

• Structure of DNA vs. RNA• Transcription, translation, replication• Mutations in DNA lead to changes in phenotype

• Meiosis• Punnett Square predictions

• Dominance, co-dominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, sex-linked traits

• DNA & technology• Identification, transgenic, ethics

• Fossil support for evolution• Natural Selection• Disease Agents (bacteria, viruses)• Classification Systems of Organisms

•Evolution & Genetics

• Flow of energy and Cycling• Survival & Reproductive Success of Organisms in terms of behavior, structure, & reproduction

• Interactions (predation, competition, parasitism, mutualism)

• Ecosystems over time• Human activity & Impact• Natural Resource management

•Ecosystems

• Structure & Function of Organelles• Nucleus, plasma membrane, cell wall, mitochondria,

vacuoles, chloroplasts, ribosomes• Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic• Cell Differentiation due to DNA code• Homeostasis in the cell• Cellular growth and reproduction (mitosis)• Unicellular adaptions for survival

•Structure & Function of Living Organisms

• http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/accountability/testing/releasedforms

•Link for Released Tests

NC End of Course Test in High School

Biology contains a total of 75 MC items.

The total time allocated to the test is

150 minutes unless students have documented accommodations.