Biomedical+Sciences

During the second quarter in Biomedical Sciences, there was a Unit 4 DNA Exam. On the exam, I received a 50.5/50 (101%). The purpose of the exam was to thoroughly test the students' knowledge of DNA. This includes DNA composition, structure, and replication.

The necessary requirements for the test include a clear understanding of DNA. Without knowledge of DNA composition of nucleotides, double-helix structure, or semi-conservative replication, a good grade on the test would be impossible.

The best thing that I learned before the test was probably what DNA is. I had known that DNA was responsible for traits, but I didn't know that DNA was responsible for the structure of proteins inside of cells. The proteins inside of the cells do just about every job, including the formation of traits.

There weren't any real struggles with the test, because I was in class every day memorizing the information. Because of this, I was able to receive the score that I did. This then leads to my use of persistence.

The process of completing the test started weeks before it was given. Learning the information was the first step, then I needed to memorize it so I could do well on the exam. After memorization, the rest is easy. I just needed to write the answers on paper to turn it in and have it graded.

As previously mentioned, I used persistence the most to get a 101%. I used persistence in the way of being attentive in class every day and memorizing the information on DNA composition, structure and replication.