Biology Practice Test
Fall 2022
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The information for each item, including the objective, DOK level, item type, and correct answer, is
located in this document. The items appear in the order as shown in the table.
(BIO.3C.4) Research and identify how DNA technology benefits society.
Engage in scientific argument from evidence over the ethical issues
surrounding the use of DNA technology (e.g., cloning, transgenic
organisms, stem cell research, and the Human Genome Project, gel
electrophoresis).
(BIO.1B.1) Develop and use models to compare and contrast the structure
and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids (DNA and
RNA) in organisms.
(BIO.4.4) Design models and use simulations to investigate the interaction
between changing environments and genetic variation in natural selection
leading to adaptations in populations and differential success of
populations.
(BIO.4.5) Use Darwin's Theory to explain how genetic variation,
competition, overproduction, and unequal reproductive success acts as
driving forces of natural selection and evolution.
(BIO.1A.2) Describe the tenets of cell theory and the contributions of Schwann,
Hooke, Schleiden, and Virchow.
(BIO.1C.2) Investigate to compare and contrast prokaryotic cells and
eukaryotic cells, and plant, animal, and fungal cells.
(BIO.3A.2) Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis in terms of
reproduction.
(BIO.2.4) Conduct scientific investigations or computer simulations to
compare aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration in plants and animals,
using real world examples.
(BIO.5.6) Analyze and interpret population data, both density-dependent
and density-independent, to define limiting factors. Use graphical
representations (growth curves) to illustrate the carrying capacity within
ecosystems.
(BIO.1D.2) Develop and use models to explain how the cell deals with
imbalances of solute concentration across the cell membrane (i.e.,
hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic conditions, sodium/potassium pump).
(BIO.4.1) Use models to differentiate between organic and chemical
evolution, illustrating the steps leading to aerobic heterotrophs and
photosynthetic autotrophs.
(BIO.1C.3) Contrast the structure of viruses with that of cells, and explain
why viruses must use living cells to reproduce.