Need help verifying Kaplan Review Notes Info

[saiwahhh]

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Hey everyone,

I read through the forums often, but I don't often post. Currently I have a dilemma, hopefully someone can help.

I purchased the Kaplan Review Notes book (huge book, all review, ~1000 pages) from someone on the forums to avoid paying for the class. I have been using the book to study, OAT is in about 1.5 weeks. At the front of the book, I see a copyright symbol, 2007, but other than that I am not sure how to check when this was published.

On the OAT guide, this is the content I guess we should know for taxonomy:

"Diversity of Life: Biological Organization and Relationship of Major Taxa (Six-Kingdom, Three-Domain System) – plantae, animalia, protista, fungi, eubacteria (bacteria), archae, etc."

The book I am using only discusses the 5 kingdom system though.

Should I be concerned about other information that might be outdated as I review?

I also don't call a section concentrating on integument, but again the OAT guide says we should know it. Starting to get worried, since the test is coming up quick. Thanks for the help!

 

[Mewcakes]

Uh...I think the Prokaryotes got split up into two domains. So Eukaryotes remains the same with 4 Kingdoms, and Prokaryotes got split up into Eubacteria and Arachaebacteria, which both have one kingdom each. But this information is based on RNA sequencing...so their behaviors and general nature of things are still the same as they always have been. I would say knowing prokaryotes in general at least at a cellular function level will keep you covered.

 

[saiwahhh]

thanks for responding! im still wondering though, should I worry about other material in this review book being outdated?

 

[kiwi5frog]

Uh...I think the Prokaryotes got split up into two domains. So Eukaryotes remains the same with 4 Kingdoms, and Prokaryotes got split up into Eubacteria and Arachaebacteria, which both have one kingdom each. But this information is based on RNA sequencing...so their behaviors and general nature of things are still the same as they always have been. I would say knowing prokaryotes in general at least at a cellular function level will keep you covered.

I actually think "for the purpose of the exam" they do not cover the split between eubacteria and archaebacteria. It should be sufficient to group those in prokaryotes despite the outdated information. The same thing for how they list "crossing over" has happening ONLY during prophase I, which i learned happens during metaphase I as well.

 

[Mewcakes]

The same thing for how they list "crossing over" has happening ONLY during prophase I, which i learned happens during metaphase I as well.

I'm not sure about that. I'm thinking it's a prophase I thing only. Metaphase is defined as the period in which the chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate. If the chromatids were still recombining then it would still just be in Prophase...by definition.

Anyways, I don't think you (The OP) has anything to worry about. If there were major changes to "life" as we know it (biology, physics, chemistry, math, etc), I think you'll be able to catch it. Think Pluto losing it's planethood. 😛

HOWEVER, they WILL ask you thinks like
"What happens during Metaphase I of Meiosis?
a) recombination
b) lining up of homologous chromosomes at metaphase plate
c) Cytokinesis
d) Margaritaville

That's TOTALLY fair game. So make sure you do your research on that one before deciding what's correct. It's way too easy of a question to miss because of some forum you read. Cuz it will suck if you get that question and all you can remember is two people arguing about what the answer was...and you won't remember what exactly was correct. Feel me? 😛

 

[TNgal21]

I'm not sure about that. I'm thinking it's a prophase I thing only. Metaphase is defined as the period in which the chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate. If the chromatids were still recombining then it would still just be in Prophase...by definition.

According to OAT Achiever:
Crossing over occurring in Prophase I of Meiosis I involves two non-sister chromatids belonging to two separate but homologous chromosomes.

Double check though so you thoroughly understand.

 

[saiwahhh]

thank you for the responses everyone!

test is ten days away, I'm thinking about pushing it back a week haha.

is it better to approach the test with basic all around knowledge, or should i really be stressing the details of concepts? getting so nervous!

 

[TNgal21]

I may not be the best to give advise so hopefully older students reply as well. I think you need a general idea of everything but also need details on like equations for physics, or a few details about each kingdom in bio. I wouldn't go as in depth as to memorize everyy single minute step in the Krebs cycle or the exact wavelengths for ROYGBIV. Hopefully that helps a little. GOOD LUCK! I'm 13 days away so I feel the stress as well! =)

 

[Mewcakes]

I would, however, know what High frequency, small wavelength is on the V side and low frequency, high wavelength is on the R side of ROYGBIV. That actually might come in handy.