The following are possible written response questions. Students should prepare expanded questions by reviewing concepts relating to the questions and looking for connections between questions and concepts.
Written test responses are an opportunity to show connections between concepts. Simply answering the question in isolation will not result in a high grade. This approach has been modeled with students in class and questions have been designed to allow students to show their expanded knowledge.
I not only be looking for the specific answer to the question(s) but also appropriate connections/extensions. Students do not need to include all concepts covered in the course, rather appropriate connections that show the depth of their understanding.
Responses in the exam will be graded using the 6-point scale.
Section 1
1. What does DNA stand for and describe the structure of this molecule
2. Describe how a protein is made and how it moves to the outside of the cell
3. List the 3 types of mutations and give an example of each
Section 2
1. Describe all the steps of the cell cycle; include a drawing with your answer
2. Describe and draw the steps of mitosis
3. Discuss the reasons for checkpoints in the cell cycle and how it relates to the development of cancer
4. There are 6 types of asexual reproduction, list 3 of them, define them and then give an example for each
5. List 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of asexual reproduction
6. Give arguments for AND against using stem cells OR cloning humans
Section 3
1. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis
2. Define ‘crossing over’ and independent assortment’ and how they create genetic variation
3. What is a karyotype, what are scientists looking for and name a negative mutation that can be diagnosed using this process?
4. Compare and contrast internal and external fertilization
5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sexual reproduction
6. Draw, label and discuss the following; Sperm + egg = ___________
Written test responses are an opportunity to show connections between concepts. Simply answering the question in isolation will not result in a high grade. This approach has been modeled with students in class and questions have been designed to allow students to show their expanded knowledge.
I not only be looking for the specific answer to the question(s) but also appropriate connections/extensions. Students do not need to include all concepts covered in the course, rather appropriate connections that show the depth of their understanding.
Responses in the exam will be graded using the 6-point scale.
Section 1
1. What does DNA stand for and describe the structure of this molecule
2. Describe how a protein is made and how it moves to the outside of the cell
3. List the 3 types of mutations and give an example of each
Section 2
1. Describe all the steps of the cell cycle; include a drawing with your answer
2. Describe and draw the steps of mitosis
3. Discuss the reasons for checkpoints in the cell cycle and how it relates to the development of cancer
4. There are 6 types of asexual reproduction, list 3 of them, define them and then give an example for each
5. List 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of asexual reproduction
6. Give arguments for AND against using stem cells OR cloning humans
Section 3
1. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis
2. Define ‘crossing over’ and independent assortment’ and how they create genetic variation
3. What is a karyotype, what are scientists looking for and name a negative mutation that can be diagnosed using this process?
4. Compare and contrast internal and external fertilization
5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sexual reproduction
6. Draw, label and discuss the following; Sperm + egg = ___________