This exam includes questions from all the chapters that we have covered until 03/01/25 (Chapters One-Five). The test is OPEN NOTES. The test should be started once you have reliable internet access, 90 minutes of uninterrupted time and Honorlock browser. It includes 50 multiple choice questions (each worth 2 points) and Five questions where you have to type out the answers (each worth 20 points) . Please make sure your answers are thoughtful and reflect your preparation and effort. All the Best!

Why did the Articles of Confederation (AOC) Fail? Make sure describe the main reasons that the articles failed in providing a structure to govern the 13 colonies. How did the Constitution of 1789 address some of those failures? What were the main features of the Constitution of 1789 that improved/changed governance when compared to the AOC?  Please make sure your answers addresses the 3-4 main points in complete sentences.

Who was the person that first person to use the word “cell” to describe the basic structure of organisms. 

If a cell that is 70% water is placed in a beaker that is 85% water, the cell will _____________.

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_____ plants are generally more successful in environments with moderate temperatures and plentiful water.

The two DNA strands must be separated before DNA replication or transcription can occur.

Which of the following organelles is not made with a membrane?

The ____________ modifies lipids and proteins, sorts them, and packages them in vesicles.

A molecule that is a component of a ribosome is