Uvic Biology 186
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for UVic Biology 186 includes foundational biology
concepts typically covered in an introductory university-level biology
course at the University of Victoria. It focuses on core topics such as
cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, biological molecules,
metabolism, and organismal or ecological principles depending on
the course structure. The exam also evaluates understanding of
scientific reasoning, biological processes, data interpretation, and the
application of key biological concepts to real-world systems.
Emphasis is placed on building a strong scientific foundation,
analyzing biological relationships, and applying introductory biology
knowledge in academic contexts.
,monomers
"building block" molecules of a polymer
four major classes in the molecules of life
1. Lipids
2. Carbohydrates
3. Proteins
4. Nucleic Acids
polymers
many monomers covalently linked together
,dehydration
how polymers are synthesized
hydrolysis
how polymers are broken
homopolymers
polymers composed of identical monomers
, heteropolymers
polymers composed of different monomers
carbohydrates - energy storage
glycogen in human
starch in plants
carbohydrates - energy transport
glucose in blood
sucrose in plants
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for UVic Biology 186 includes foundational biology
concepts typically covered in an introductory university-level biology
course at the University of Victoria. It focuses on core topics such as
cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, biological molecules,
metabolism, and organismal or ecological principles depending on
the course structure. The exam also evaluates understanding of
scientific reasoning, biological processes, data interpretation, and the
application of key biological concepts to real-world systems.
Emphasis is placed on building a strong scientific foundation,
analyzing biological relationships, and applying introductory biology
knowledge in academic contexts.
,monomers
"building block" molecules of a polymer
four major classes in the molecules of life
1. Lipids
2. Carbohydrates
3. Proteins
4. Nucleic Acids
polymers
many monomers covalently linked together
,dehydration
how polymers are synthesized
hydrolysis
how polymers are broken
homopolymers
polymers composed of identical monomers
, heteropolymers
polymers composed of different monomers
carbohydrates - energy storage
glycogen in human
starch in plants
carbohydrates - energy transport
glucose in blood
sucrose in plants
