Quarter 3 and 4 Review Flashcards

Quarter 3 Topics

• DNA Replication and Mitosis
  • Focus on the processes of DNA replication, ensuring genetic information is accurately copied. Mitosis, the cell division process for growth and repair, will be studied in detail.
• Meiosis and Genetics
  • Delve into meiosis, the cell division process that produces gametes for sexual reproduction. Crucial genetics concepts, including inheritance patterns, will be explored.
• Genetic Disorders and Biotechnology
  • Examine various genetic disorders and their underlying causes. Also, biotechnology and its applications in diagnosing, treating, and potentially curing genetic diseases will be covered.

Quarter 4 Topics

• Darwin's Theory of Evolution
  • In-depth study of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, including its historical context and development.
• Common Ancestry
  • Exploration of the concept of common ancestry, demonstrating how different species can be traced back to shared ancestors through evolutionary relationships.
• Speciation
  • Detailed analysis of the process of speciation, which is how new species arise through evolutionary mechanisms.
• Ecosystem, Habitat, and Niche
  • Understanding of ecological concepts: ecosystem (a community of living organisms and their physical environment), habitat (the natural home or environment of an organism), and niche (the role an organism plays in its environment).
• Levels of Ecological Organization
  • Study of the different levels of organization in ecology, ranging from individual organisms to populations, communities, and ecosystems.
• Trophic Level
  • Examination of trophic levels in food chains and food webs, illustrating the flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem.
• Ecological Relationships
  • Analysis of the various relationships between organisms in an ecosystem, including symbiosis, competition, predation, and parasitism.