PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science - Midterm Review
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in forensic science and human anatomy and physiology, making it appropriate for grades 9-12 as part of a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Principles of Biomedical Science course. The assessment spans multiple interconnected topics essential to biomedical investigation: DNA analysis through gel electrophoresis and restriction enzyme digestion, blood composition and typing, fingerprint pattern identification, forensic indicators like algor mortis, and comprehensive body systems. Students need a solid understanding of molecular biology principles, including DNA structure and complementary base pairing rules (Chargaff's rules), the mechanics of electrophoresis where DNA fragments separate by size with smaller fragments migrating farther from wells, and the specific functions of blood components like erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes, and plasma. The forensic applications require students to connect laboratory techniques to crime scene analysis, demonstrating how scientific evidence supports investigative conclusions. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying biomedical science in grades 9-12. The comprehensive nature of this assessment makes it an excellent tool for midterm review, allowing students to synthesize knowledge across multiple units before a major examination. Teachers can effectively use this quiz for formative assessment to identify knowledge gaps, as homework to reinforce key concepts, or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before introducing advanced forensic applications. The variety of question types and topics supports differentiated instruction, enabling educators to address diverse learning needs while maintaining rigorous academic standards. This assessment aligns with Next Generation Science Standards including HS-LS1-1 (structure and function relationships in biological systems) and HS-LS3-1 (DNA and chromosomes in coding organism traits), while supporting career readiness in STEM fields through authentic, real-world applications of scientific principles.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This laboratory procedure is known as
CLONING
gel electrophoresis
chromatography
use of a dichotomous key
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In preparation for an electrophoresis procedure, enzymes are added to DNA in order to
convert the DNA into gel
cut the DNA into fragments
change the color of the DNA
produce longer sections of DNA
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on these results whose blood was found in the blood stain at the crime scene?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which suspect is likely guilty?
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In gel electrophoresis, the largest DNA fragment will appear
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Once DNA has been extracted from the nucleus of a cell, it is exposed to ______ ______ that act like biochemical scissors to cut the DNA.
restriction enzymes
gel agarose
clotting factors
electric shock
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Gel electrophoresis separates fragments of DNA by:
Size/weight
Genes
Base pairs
Electromagnetic charge
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