Biology Semester Two
District Assessment Connection for South Dakota Core Standards
Indicator L-1: Understand the fundamental structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in living things.
| Standards | Test Questions |
| SCL1-01. Relate cellular functions and processes to specialized structures within cells. DDBG-25. Define: haploid diploid, homologous, gametes, zygotes, and fertilization. DDBG-24. Describe how meiosis functions in sexual reproduction and increase genetic variation. DDBG-27. Describe the structure and function of DNA and its role in the process of DNA replication. DDBG-26. Trace the path of protein synthesis. DDBG-28. Discuss the effect of mutations on genes. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 1, 2, 3, 4 5, 6, 7, 8 9, 10, 11, 12 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| SCL1-02. Classify organisms using characteristics and evolutionary relationship of major taxa. DDBG-35. Identify the major characteristics of each kingdom and how organisms are classified. |
41, 42, 43, 44 41, 42, 43, 44 |
| SCL1-03. Identify structures and function relationships within major taxa. DDBG-36. Explain the function of the following systems in maintaining homeostasis: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, immune, reproductive, excretory, endocrine. DDBG-37. Explain the structure of the circulatory, reproductive, immune, digestive, and nervous systems in relation to health, diet, and lifestyle. |
57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 |
Indicator Indicator L-2: Analyze various patterns and products of natural and induced biological change.
| Standards | Test Questions |
| SCL2-01. Predict inheritance patterns using a single allele. DDBG-29. Differentiate between genotype & phenotype; homozygous & heterozygous; recessive & dominant. DDBG-31. Discuss patterns of inheritance and probability. |
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34 22, 23, 24, 25 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34 |
| SCL2-02. Describe how genetic recombination, mutations and natural selection lead to adaptations, evolution, extinction, or the emergence of new species. DDBG-34. Explain the role of natural selection in evolution. DDBG-32. Differentiate between microevolution and macroevolution. DDBG-33. Describe the various evidences used to support evolution. |
45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 45, 46, 47, 48 49, 50, 51, 52 53, 54, 55, 56 |
| SAL2-01. Predict the results of complex inheritance patterns involving multiple alleles and genes. | 28, 29, 30, 35 |
| DDBG-30. Describe the applications of manipulating and engineering DNA. | 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 |
TOTAL QUESTIONS = 76 questions