QCE BiologyPractice Examination 11

This paper covers

• Platypus genome biotechnology — recombinant DNA technology, plasmid vector cloning, venom-related gene, gel electrophoresis verification
• DNA structure, semi-conservative replication, transcription, translation
• Gene expression regulation, epigenetic mechanisms, transcription factors
• PCR, gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA technology
• Mutations — gene and chromosomal
• Inheritance — monohybrid, dihybrid, sex-linked, polygenic
• Natural selection — types, allele frequency change, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
• Biodiversity — Simpson's Diversity Index, species richness, evenness
• Linnaean taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, molecular phylogeny, cladistics
• Ecosystem function — energy flow, trophic levels, biogeochemical cycling
• Ecological niche, interspecific/intraspecific interactions, carrying capacity
• Succession — primary, secondary, seral stages, climax communities
• Speciation, divergent/convergent evolution, adaptive radiation, extinction
• Meiosis as source of genetic variation
• Macroevolution — fossil, molecular and phylogenetic evidence

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.