Biology final study guide

Mendelian genetics: chapter 11

DNA & RNA: chapter 12
Human Genetics: chapter 14
Evolution: chapter 15 & 16
Physiology: chapters 35-40

• Genes and dominance (pg.265)

• Meiosis (pg.276-277)
• diploid
• Gametes (pg. 342)
• Compare mitosis with meiosis (pg. 278)
• Structure of DNA and DNA Replication (pg. 297)
• RNA and Protein Synthesis (pg. 300-301)
• Blood group genes (pg. 344)
• Sickle Cell disease (pg. 347)
• Sex-Linked disease (pg. 350)
• X-Chromosome Inactivation (pg. 352)
• Gene therapy (p. 359-360)
• Darwin’s observation of finches: structural adaptations based upon
natural selection (pg. 372)
• Evidence of evolution: fossil record (pg. 382)
• Homologous body structures: (pg. 384)
• Allele relative frequency (pg.394)
• Mutations (pg. 394)
• Directional Selection (pg. 398), stabilizing selection (pg.399)
• Genetic equilibrium (pg. 400)
• Geographic, Behavioral & reproductive isolation (pg 404-405)
• Levels of organization (pg. 891)
• Homeostasis & feedback inhibition, thyroid regulation (pg. 895, pg.1000)
• Synapse (pg. 900)
• Central Nervous system (pg.901)
• Blood vessels (pg. 946-947)
• White blood cells and Red Blood cells (pg. 952)
• Respiratory system functions (pg. 956)
• Functions of excretory system (kidneys) (pg. 985)
• Fighting infectious diseases (pg. 1035)
• HIV/AIDS: how it affects T Cells
• Karyotypes: homologous chromosomes, autosomes & sex chromosomes
• Read an amino acid chart