Exam review 1 lecture

Review Day Overview

• Purpose of the Day: Review material covered in Chapter 4 and prepare for the upcoming exam.

• Activities: Kahoot game for review, discussion of exam logistics, addressing student questions.

• Exam Reminder: Students need to be prepared with pencils, eraser, Scantron form, and ensure they arrive on time.

Kahoot Game Instructions

• Students are required to log into Kahoot using a phone, laptop, or any internet-enabled device.

• Options to join: Scanning a QR code or entering a provided six-digit PIN.

• Emphasis on participation and camaraderie; no actual prizes for winning, focus on fun and peer support.

Exam Preparation Highlights

• Exam consists of two parts: Lecture Exam and Lab Practical, each worth 75 points.

  • Lecture exam comprises 32 multiple choice questions (1 point each) and short answer questions (totaling up to 48 points).

  • Lab Practical consists of practical questions worth a total of 80 possible points.

• Students have access to review materials, including models and slides from Unit 1.

• Extra credit opportunities: completion and participation acknowledged.

Key Concepts for Exam

• Understanding of tissue types covered in Chapter 4 is crucial.

• Importance of main elements in the human body: Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N), and Oxygen (O), which account for approximately 97% of the body's elements.

• Concepts of atomic structure with focus on protons, neutrons, and electrons, including counting and identifying isotopes.

• Types of chemical bonds (ionic, covalent, and hydrogen) with examples.

• Role of water, including properties such as cohesion and adhesion.

• Understanding biomolecules like ATP and the process of aerobic respiration requiring oxygen.

Specific Topics Addressed

• Functions of ribosomes in protein synthesis versus DNA replication.

• Differences between different types of epithelial tissues, connective tissues, and their characteristics.

• Importance of understanding cell transport mechanisms, including osmosis and active transport.

• Structure and function of organelles within eukaryotic cells, including the nucleus, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes.

• Mitosis phases and their significance, particularly focusing on chromosome behavior during cell division.

Recommendations for Successful Exam Performance

• Students are encouraged to review material regularly and not wait until the last minute to study.

• Importance of good sleep, nutrition, and stress management leading up to the exam.

• Students should clarify any outstanding questions before the exam, utilizing office hours or group study sessions.