FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
The BIOLOGY 103 course covers the following areas of biology:
• Scientific Theory, Scientific Method and Concept of Control Group, Making Conclusions
using Scientific Method
• Characteristics of Life
• Cell Theory
• Molecular and Cellular Organization
• Mendelian Genetics; Mutations
• Biological Evolution
• Ecosystems
You should review the following terms and concepts in these areas as you study for the final
examination.
Disclaimer: This guide provides possible questions and concepts to study and review for the
final. The questions listed below may not reflect the exact questions found on the final
examination. Conversely, if a concept or question is found on this list, it does not necessarily
mean that it will definitely be found on the final. This is a STUDY guide, not an exact listing of
questions for the final examination.
The Scientific Method
Be able to interpret a set of experimental data, determine whether the data proves or disproves
the starting hypothesis of the experiment, and form conclusions based on the data.
Be able to identify the following aspects in an experiment:
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variables
Control group vs Test/experimental group
Hypothesis
Prediction
Results
Conclusion
, Be able to distinguish between the following concepts:
scientific method
scientific model
scientific result
scientific theory
Characteristics of Life - list and describe the shared characteristics of living organisms.
Water - describe the various properties of water which make it important to the survival an
evolution of life on earth:
Cohesion
Polarity
Solute
Temperature regulation
Describe the Linnaean classification scheme. List and properly order the levels of organization
in the Linnaean classification scheme, including
Domain (highest, most inclusive level)
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species (lowest, most specific level)
Describe the relationship between the following items, including their hierarchical organization
and function in an organism
cells (lowest level of organization)
tissues
organs
organ systems
organism (highest level of organization)
Cell Theory- describe the principles of the Cell Theory
all living organisms are composed of one or more cells
the cell is the smallest living unit (i.e. it is the smallest thing that is alive)
all cells arise from pre-existing cells; the continuity of life results directly from the
growth and division of single cells
The BIOLOGY 103 course covers the following areas of biology:
• Scientific Theory, Scientific Method and Concept of Control Group, Making Conclusions
using Scientific Method
• Characteristics of Life
• Cell Theory
• Molecular and Cellular Organization
• Mendelian Genetics; Mutations
• Biological Evolution
• Ecosystems
You should review the following terms and concepts in these areas as you study for the final
examination.
Disclaimer: This guide provides possible questions and concepts to study and review for the
final. The questions listed below may not reflect the exact questions found on the final
examination. Conversely, if a concept or question is found on this list, it does not necessarily
mean that it will definitely be found on the final. This is a STUDY guide, not an exact listing of
questions for the final examination.
The Scientific Method
Be able to interpret a set of experimental data, determine whether the data proves or disproves
the starting hypothesis of the experiment, and form conclusions based on the data.
Be able to identify the following aspects in an experiment:
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variables
Control group vs Test/experimental group
Hypothesis
Prediction
Results
Conclusion
, Be able to distinguish between the following concepts:
scientific method
scientific model
scientific result
scientific theory
Characteristics of Life - list and describe the shared characteristics of living organisms.
Water - describe the various properties of water which make it important to the survival an
evolution of life on earth:
Cohesion
Polarity
Solute
Temperature regulation
Describe the Linnaean classification scheme. List and properly order the levels of organization
in the Linnaean classification scheme, including
Domain (highest, most inclusive level)
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species (lowest, most specific level)
Describe the relationship between the following items, including their hierarchical organization
and function in an organism
cells (lowest level of organization)
tissues
organs
organ systems
organism (highest level of organization)
Cell Theory- describe the principles of the Cell Theory
all living organisms are composed of one or more cells
the cell is the smallest living unit (i.e. it is the smallest thing that is alive)
all cells arise from pre-existing cells; the continuity of life results directly from the
growth and division of single cells
