5 Steps to a 5 · AP Biology 2021 by Anestis, Mark -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction: The Five-Step Program Course Framework 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

2 How to Plan Your Time

Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Biology Exam Calendar for Each Plan

STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness

3 Take a Diagnostic Exam

Diagnostic Exam: AP Biology: Section I Answers and Explanations Free-Response Grading Outline Scoring and Interpretation

STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success

4 How to Approach Each Question Type

Multiple-Choice Questions Free-Response Questions

STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High

5 Chemistry of Life

Introduction Elements, Compounds, Atoms, and Ions Water Macromolecules Nucleic Acids pH: Acids and Bases Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review

6 Cell Structure and Function

Introduction Types of Cells Endosymbiotic Theory Organelles Cell Size Cell Membranes: Fluid Mosaic Model Types of Cell Transport Water Potential Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review

7 Cellular Energetics

Introduction Enzymes Cellular Energy Aerobic Respiration Anaerobic Respiration The Players in Photosynthesis The Reactions of Photosynthesis Types of Photosynthesis Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review

8 Cell Communication and Cell Cycle

Introduction Cell Communication Signaling Signal Transduction Pathway Phosphorylation Secondary Messengers Cell Division in Prokaryotes The Cell Cycle Mitosis Control of Cell Division Apoptosis Feedback Homeostasis Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review

9 Heredity

Introduction Haploid Versus Diploid Organisms Meiosis Some Important Terms to Know Sources of Cell Variation Mendel and His Peas Non-Mendelian Genetics Intermediate Inheritance Other Forms of Inheritance Sex Determination and Sex Linkage Linkage and Gene Mapping Heads or Tails? Pedigrees Common Disorders Chromosomal Complications Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review

10 Molecular Genetics

Introduction The Central Dogma Replication of DNA Telomeres Transcription of DNA RNA Processing Translation of RNA Gene Regulation Cell Specialization Mutations The Genetics of Viruses The Genetics of Bacteria Biotechnology Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review

11 Evolution

Introduction Definition of Evolution Natural Selection Lamarck and Darwin Adaptations Types of Selection Evolution Patterns Sources of Variation Speciation When Evolution Is Not Occurring: Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium The Evidence for Evolution Phylogeny Key Ideas Macroevolution Origins of Life on Earth Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review

12 Ecology

Behavioral Ecology Types of Animal Learning Animal Movement Animal Communication Ecology Population Ecology and Growth Life History Strategies Biological Communities Trophic Levels Biomes Biogeochemical Cycles Disruptions to Ecosystem Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review

13 Laboratory Review

Introduction 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 Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review

STEP 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence

AP Biology Practice Exam 1 AP Biology Practice Exam 2

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