Assessment Questions in General Biology 1

SY 2020-2021, 2nd Semester

3rd Quarter (Due on or before May 21, 2021)

Written Works
1. Select ten basic cell functions, describe each and identify the organelles that perform
the chosen functions.
2. Describe what changes the chromosomes undergo in each step of mitosis and meiosis.
3. Compare passive and active transport. Give two examples of each.
4. Outline the lock-and-key model of enzyme activity, include the factors that affect
enzyme activity.

Performance Tasks
5. Draw a basic plant and animal cell, labeling all structures and organelles. Tabulate the
major differences between the two cell types.
6. Sketch what happens during meiosis to produce aneuploidy. Give three examples of
human aneuploidy.
7. Illustrate and describe the difference between the Davson-Danielli model and the fluid
mosaic model of the plasma membrane.
8. Sketch the basic structure of a nucleotide. Label the phosphate group, five-carbon
sugar and nitrogen base.

4th Quarter (Due on or before July 2, 2021)

Written Works
1. Describe the plastids and give examples of each.
2. Identify which of the end products of photosynthesis result from the light reaction and
which result from the Calvin cycle (dark reaction).
3. Compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
4. Describe the role of oxygen in respiration.

Performance Tasks
5. Outline and illustrate the paper chromatography steps of identifying plastids.
6. Tabulate the comparison between photosynthesis and respiration.
7. Illustrate the three phases of aerobic respiration.
8. Identify an industry that relies on fermentation. Describe the product and its
economic impact.

Note:
o All answers will be written in a short-sized bond paper.
o Write your name, grade, section and subject in all pages for identification.
o Copy the question before writing your answer.
o Be sure to pass on time. Outputs submitted to barangay halls is due a day before
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Imaculate T. Latorre
Catanduanes National High School
Senior High School Department
General Biology 1