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Unit Assessment, Part 2: The Science of Biology Complete this teacher-scored portion of the assessment and sub nit it to your teacher.

 

1. Explain how sunlight is the primary source of energy for your own life.

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2. In terms of energy, what is the difference between glucose and ATP?

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3. Explain the role of a hypothesis in a scientific investigation.

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Mid-Unit Assessment, Part 2: The Chemistry of Life Complete this teacher-scored portion of the assessment and submit it to your teacher.

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1. Discuss the types of trace elements in organic compounds.

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2. Discuss how compounds in different types of organisms can be used to benefit people.

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3. Describe what is meant when water is called a polar molecule.

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Unit Assessment, Part 2: Molecular Genetics

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Total score: ____ of 15 points

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1. One of the central themes in biology is how DNA, RNA, and proteins are related. Describe how genetic information flows between those types of molecules. Include the results of the processes of transcription and translation.

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2. DNA remains in the nucleus. mRNA can travel in and out of the nucleus. Explain how the function of DNA and mRNA differs.

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3. When scientists refer to the DNA to RNA to proteins pathway, the RNA part really represents three different types of RNA: messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA). How is each type of RNA important to protein production?

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Unit Assessment, Part 2: The Chemistry of Life Complete this teacher-scored portion of the assessment and submit it to your teacher.

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1. Explain how the structure of a cellulose molecule relates to the molecule's function.

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2. Explain how a change in the sequence of nucleotides in a strand of DNA might cause a protein to malfunction.

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3. How does ATP provide energy to your body?

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