Semester 2 Exam Revision

1. Define the following terms:

a) chromosomes
b) genes
c) DNA
2. For the above terms, identify the relationship between them and where they are found.
3. Define the following terms:
a) heredity
b) fertilization
c) replication
d) fertilization
e) mitosis
f) meiosis
g) dominant gene
h) recessive gene
i) valency
4. Define Newton’s 3 laws and give examples of each law.
5. Describe the periodic table layout and the trends we see in it. (find a diagram)
6. What are the different rows and columns on the periodic table called?
7. Atomic structure - draw a diagram of an atom. Compare the size and charge of protons,
neutrons and electrons.
8. State the formula for calculating speed and what units are used.
9. What are gametes and how are they made?
10. Gregor Mendel and his contributions.
11. What substances contain DNA?
12. In a pedigree/family tree, what do the squares and circles represent? What does it mean
if the square/circle is coloured in?
13. Biotechnology and examples.
14. Motion graphs.
15. Describe the reaction between metals and acids.