HESI A2 Entrance Exam Biology
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2024/2025
Exam
Hierarchic Organizational system for nomenclature
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species (Least)
"Keep Penguins Cool Or Find Good Shelter"
Scientific Method
Observation
Hypothesis
Experiment
Conclusion
Water
All life, and therefore biology , occurs in water.
Properties of Water
2 Hydrogen bonds Covalently bonded to Oxygen.
, Hydrogen Bonding between molecules.
- High specific heat
- Large bodies or water stabilize climates
- Strong cohesive and adhesive properties
- Water freezes forms a lattice crystal resulting in ice floating in water.
- Polarity of water allows it to act as a universal solvent.
- Water can be used to dissolve different solvents.
Carbohydrates
Long chains, or polymers of sugar. Most importantly form the backbone of
DNA and RNA.
Saturated
Clogs arteries. NO DOUBLE BONDS in their hydrocarbon tail. SOLID @
room temperature.
Unsaturated
Double bond in their hydrocarbon tail. LIQUID at room temperature.
Phospholipids
Phosphate group (polar) soluble in water. Hydrocarbon tail of fatty acids
is nonpolar and nonsoluble in water.
Ex. Cell Membrane
Steroids
Are lipids, which are precursors to hormones and drugs
Proteins
They are Polymers of 20 molecules called Amino Acids. Enzymes are a
type of protein, which catalyze different reactions or processes. LARGEST
Biological Molecule
Cell
Fundamental unit of biology
Prokaryotic Cells
NO defined nucleus and NO membrane- bound organelles.
Eukaryotic Cells
Membrane-enclosed nucleus and series of membrane-bound organelles
that carry out the functions of the cell as directed by the genetic
information contained in the nucleus.
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
2024/2025
Exam
Hierarchic Organizational system for nomenclature
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species (Least)
"Keep Penguins Cool Or Find Good Shelter"
Scientific Method
Observation
Hypothesis
Experiment
Conclusion
Water
All life, and therefore biology , occurs in water.
Properties of Water
2 Hydrogen bonds Covalently bonded to Oxygen.
, Hydrogen Bonding between molecules.
- High specific heat
- Large bodies or water stabilize climates
- Strong cohesive and adhesive properties
- Water freezes forms a lattice crystal resulting in ice floating in water.
- Polarity of water allows it to act as a universal solvent.
- Water can be used to dissolve different solvents.
Carbohydrates
Long chains, or polymers of sugar. Most importantly form the backbone of
DNA and RNA.
Saturated
Clogs arteries. NO DOUBLE BONDS in their hydrocarbon tail. SOLID @
room temperature.
Unsaturated
Double bond in their hydrocarbon tail. LIQUID at room temperature.
Phospholipids
Phosphate group (polar) soluble in water. Hydrocarbon tail of fatty acids
is nonpolar and nonsoluble in water.
Ex. Cell Membrane
Steroids
Are lipids, which are precursors to hormones and drugs
Proteins
They are Polymers of 20 molecules called Amino Acids. Enzymes are a
type of protein, which catalyze different reactions or processes. LARGEST
Biological Molecule
Cell
Fundamental unit of biology
Prokaryotic Cells
NO defined nucleus and NO membrane- bound organelles.
Eukaryotic Cells
Membrane-enclosed nucleus and series of membrane-bound organelles
that carry out the functions of the cell as directed by the genetic
information contained in the nucleus.
