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Final Exam Study Guide Biology 103
I - Lecture Review
 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.
Scientific Theory,Scientific Method and Concept of Control Group, Making Conclusions
using Scientific Method
Understand that the term “mean” in science and math indicates the average of a set of numbers,
measurements, or data points.
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
 Control group
 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.
Describe the various properties of water which make it important to the survival an evolution of
life on earth.
Describe the Linnaean classification scheme. List and properly order the levels of organization
in the Linnaean classification scheme, including
 Kingdom (highest, most inclusive level)
Describe the relationship between the following items, including their hierarchical organization
and function in an organism
 cells (lowest level of organization) Cell Theory
Describe the principles of the Cell Theory
Plasma Membrane/Cell Membrane