Test: Gene Expression & Regulation

Test  Setup:

• 100 points (weighted)

• Multiple Choice Booklet + Scantron response 20 items

  • mark answers in both booklet and answer sheet

  • corrections to be made in booklet for 50% credit

• FRQ response on an answer form.  3 items

  • Written in sentence form.

  • Written in pen or pencil.

  • Only use the space that is provided.

  • corrections to be made in booklet for 50% credit

TEST CORRECTIONS > Recoup points! Corrections will be made during LEAD. 50% recouped for MCQ and FRQ items. Corrections to be made March 8 & 9 in LEAD. 

Make Ups

Thursday & Friday LEAD

Corrections 

Thursday & Friday LEAD

The following are the topics and skills assessed on the test:

6.1  DNA and  RNA Structure

• Describe the structures involved in passing hereditary information from one generation to the next.

• Describe the characteristics of DNA that allow it to be used as the hereditary material.

15% Multiple Choice

FRQ (partial one section)

Textbook 12.1 & 12.3

6.2 Replication 

• Describe the mechanisms by which genetic information is copied for transmission between generations.

10% Multiple Choice

FRQ (partial one section)

Textbook 12.2

6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing 

• Describe the mechanisms by which genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein.

15% Multiple Choice

Textbook 12.4

6.4 Translation 

• Explain how the phenotype of an organism is determined by its genotype.

15% Multiple Choice

FRQ (partial one section)

Textbook 12.5

6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression 

• Describe the types of interactions that regulate gene expression.

• Explain how the location of regulatory sequences relates to their function.

15% Multiple Choice

Textbook 13.1

6.6 Gene Expression and Cell Specialization 

• Explain how the binding of transcription factors to promoter regions affects gene expression and/or the phenotype of the organism

• Explain the connection between the regulation of gene expression and phenotypic differences in cells and organisms.

5% Multiple Choice

FRQ (partial one section)

Textbook 13.2

6.7 Gene Mutations

• Describe the various types of mutation.

• Explain how changes in genotype may result in changes in phenotype

• Explain how alterations in DNA sequences contribute to variation that can be subject to natural selection 

20% Multiple Choice

FRQ (partial one section)

Textbook 13.3

6.8 Biotechnology

• Explain the use of genetic engineering techniques in analyzing or manipulating DNA.

10% Multiple Choice

FRQ (partial one section)

Text 14.1