REVIEW TOPICS FOR BIOLOGY PROGRESS ASSESSMENT II – April 2014
Dates: April 9
This Progress Assessment will consist of three multiple-part free-response tasks. You will be expected to explain your answers, using concepts studied this year. Topics will include:
1. Experimental Design
a. Scientific Method
b. Independent and dependent variables
c. Data analysis
d. Conclusion statements supported by data
2. Cell Membrane and Transport
a. Membrane structure and function
b. Types of passive transport across the membrane
c. Osmosis and tonicity
d. Active transport
3. Classification and Evolution
a. Taxonomy and phylogeny
b. Cladograms and phylogenetic trees
c. Darwin’s Theories: Natural Selection & Descent with Modification
Dates: April 9
This Progress Assessment will consist of three multiple-part free-response tasks. You will be expected to explain your answers, using concepts studied this year. Topics will include:
1. Experimental Design
a. Scientific Method
b. Independent and dependent variables
c. Data analysis
d. Conclusion statements supported by data
2. Cell Membrane and Transport
a. Membrane structure and function
b. Types of passive transport across the membrane
c. Osmosis and tonicity
d. Active transport
3. Classification and Evolution
a. Taxonomy and phylogeny
b. Cladograms and phylogenetic trees
c. Darwin’s Theories: Natural Selection & Descent with Modification