The BioChem test will contain 3 sections that cater to a student's knowledge of general and event-based (specific) biology and chemistry. Students are permitted to use a double-sided page no greater than 8.5 inches x 11 inches in size to assist them with the test, given that this sheet will not contain flaps, folds, or items that extend length in any manner. The sheet can include, but is not limited to, pictures, notes (bulleted or parenthetical), pictures, equations, and graphs. Cheat sheets must be original. Any sign of direct plagiarism will result in a full disqualification of test scores.
Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology
- Cardiovascular System
- Anatomy and functions of the system
- Diseases from the cellular to the holistic scope
- DISEASES: CARDIAC ARREST, HEART FAILURE, HEART ATTACK, CARDIOMYOPATHY, PERICARDIAL DISEASE ***
- Lymphatic System
- Anatomy and functions of the system
- DISEASES: LYMPHEDEMA, LYMPHOMA, LYMPHADENOPATHY, LYMPHANGIOMA ****
- Excretory System
- Anatomy and functions of the system
- DISEASES: RENAL FAILURE, HYPERTENSION, KIDNEY STONES *****
Section 2: Forensics
- Polymers
- Hairs
- Identification, anatomy of hair
- HAIRS: Bat, Squirrel, Human, Horse, Cow, Dog, Cat
- Fibers
- Burn test-based identification, microscope identification, chemical structure
- Plastics
- Density test-based identification, chemical structure, chemical and physical properties
- DNA
- Blood/Spatters
Section 3: Miscellaneous Biology and Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Physical/Molecular
- Bonding, Molecular Structure, Intermolecular Forces, Physical Properties (ex. malleability)
- Stoichiometry/Gas Laws
- Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, Gay-Lussac's Law, Ideal Gas Law
- Thermodynamics
- Entropy, Enthalpy, Gibbs Free Energy, Laws of Thermodynamics
- Acids/Bases
- Ka, Kb, Acid/Base Equilibrium
- Biology
- Endosymbiotic Theory
- Microbes
- Types of microbes: archaea, bacteria, fungi, prion, virus
- Microbe structure
- Microbe metabolic processes
- Gram Staining
- Cellular Processes
- Photosynthesis
- Cellular Respiration
- Transport
- Reproduction
- Molecular Biology
- Types of molecules (mainly proteins)
- Genetics