Introduction: The Five-Step Program
STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program
1 What You Need to Know About the AP Biology Exam
Background of the Advanced Placement Program
Who Writes the AP Biology Exam
The AP Grades and Who Receives Them
Reasons for Taking the AP Biology Exam
Questions Frequently Asked About the AP Biology Exam
Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Biology Exam
STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness
Diagnostic Exam: AP Biology: Section I
STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success
4 How to Approach Each Question Type
STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
Elements, Compounds, Atoms, and Ions
Cell Membranes: Fluid Mosaic Model
The Reactions of Photosynthesis
8 Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
Haploid Versus Diploid Organisms
Sex Determination and Sex Linkage
When Evolution Is Not Occurring: Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Investigation 1: Artificial Selection
Investigation 2: Mathematical Modeling: Hardy-Weinberg
Investigation 3: Comparing DNA Sequences to Understand Evolutionary Relationships with BLAST
Investigation 4: Diffusion and Osmosis
Investigation 5: Photosynthesis
Investigation 6: Cellular Respiration
Investigation 7: Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis
Investigation 8: Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation
Investigation 9: Biotechnology: Restriction Enzyme Analysis of DNA
Investigation 10: Energy Dynamics
Investigation 11: Transpiration
Investigation 12: Fruit Fly Behavior
Investigation 13: Enzyme Activity