5 Steps to a 5: AP Biology 2023 Elite Student Edition
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5 Steps to a 5: AP Biology 2023 Elite Student Edition
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Overview
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- 3 full-length practice tests that align with the latest College Board requirements
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- Comprehensive overview of all test topics
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781264529377 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | McGraw Hill LLC |
| Publication date: | 08/01/2022 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 592 |
| Sales rank: | 920,659 |
| File size: | 30 MB |
| Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
About the Author
Kelcey Burris has been teaching AP Biology for 20 years. He is an active AP Biology Reader and Consultant for the College Board, and trains teachers all over the United States and the world, including Guam and China.
Table of Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xi
About the Authors xiii
Introduction: The Five-Step Program xv
Course Framework xix
Step 1 Set Up Your Study Program
1 What You Need to Know About the AP Biology Exam 3
Background of the Advanced Placement Program 3
Who Writes the AP Biology Exam 4
The AP Grades and Who Receives Them 4
Reasons for Taking the AP Biology Exam 4
Questions Frequently Asked About the AP Biology Exam 5
2 How to Plan Your Time 8
Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Biology Exam 8
Calendar for Each Plan 10
Step 2 Determine Your Test Readiness
3 Take a Diagnostic Exam 15
Diagnostic Exam: AP Biology: Section I 19
Answers and Explanations 29
Free-Response Grading Outline 33
Scoring and Interpretation 36
Step 3 Develop Strategies for Success
4 How to Approach Each Question Type 39
Multiple-Choice Questions 40
Free-Response Questions 40
Step 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
5 Chemistry of Life 47
Introduction 47
Elements, Compounds, Atoms, and Ions 47
Water 49
Macromolecules 51
Nucleic Acids 56
pH: Acids and Bases 57
Review Questions 58
Answers and Explanations 59
Rapid Review 60
6 Cell Structure and Function 61
Introduction 62
Types of Cells 62
Endosymbiotic Theory 62
Organelles 63
Cell Size 65
Cell Membranes: Fluid Mosaic Model 65
Types of Cell Transport 67
Water Potential 69
Review Questions 71
Answers and Explanations 73
Rapid Review 74
7 Cellular Energetics 76
Introduction 77
Enzymes 77
Cellular Energy 79
Aerobic Respiration 80
Anaerobic Respiration 86
The Players in Photosynthesis 88
The Reactions of Photosynthesis 89
Types of Photosynthesis 94
Review Questions 96
Answers and Explanations 98
Rapid Review 99
8 Cell Communication and Cell Cycle 102
Introduction 102
Cell Communication 103
Signaling 103
Signal Transduction Pathway 104
Phosphorylation 104
Secondary Messengers 105
Cell Division in Prokaryotes 106
The Cell Cycle 106
Mitosis 107
Control of Cell Division 108
Apoptosis 109
Feedback 109
Homeostasis 109
Review Questions 110
Answers and Explanations 111
Rapid Review 111
9 Heredity 114
Introduction 115
Haploid Versus Diploid Organisms 115
Meiosis 115
Some Important Terms to Know 118
Sources of Cell Variation 119
Mendel and His Peas 119
Non-Mendelian Genetics 121
Intermediate Inheritance 121
Other Forms of Inheritance 122
Sex Determination and Sex Linkage 124
Linkage and Gene Mapping 125
Heads or Tails? 126
Pedigrees 126
Common Disorders 128
Chromosomal Complications 129
Review Questions 130
Answers and Explanations 133
Rapid Review 135
10 Molecular Genetics 137
Introduction 137
The Central Dogma 138
Replication of DNA 138
Telomeres 143
Transcription of DNA 144
RNA Processing 146
Translation of RNA 148
Gene Regulation 152
Cell Specialization 156
Mutations 157
The Genetics of Viruses 160
The Genetics of Bacteria 161
Biotechnology 162
Review Questions 165
Answers and Explanations 166
Rapid Review 167
11 Evolution 170
Introduction 171
Definition of Evolution 171
Natural Selection 174
Lamarck and Darwin 174
Adaptations 175
Types of Selection 175
Evolution Patterns 177
Sources of Variation 177
Speciation 178
When Evolution Is Not Occurring: Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium 180
The Evidence for Evolution 182
Phylogeny 182
Key Ideas 183
Macroevolution 185
Origins of Lite on Earth 186
Review Questions 189
Answers and Explanations 190
Rapid Review 190
12 Ecology 193
Behavioral Ecology 194
Types of Animal Learning 194
Animal Movement 195
Animal Communication 198
Ecology 199
Population Ecology and Growth 199
Life History Strategies 202
Biological Communities 204
Trophic Levels 207
Biomes 210
Biogeochemical Cycles 211
Disruptions to Ecosystem 212
Review Questions 213
Answers and Explanations 215
Rapid Review 217
13 Laboratory Review 220
Introduction 220
Investigation 1: Artificial Selection 221
Investigation 2: Mathematical Modeling: Hardy-Weinberg 221
Investigation 3: Comparing DNA Sequences to Understand Evolutionary Relationships with BLAST 223
Investigation 4: Diffusion and Osmosis 224
Investigation 5: Photosynthesis 228
Investigation 6: Cellular Respiration 230
Investigation 7: Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis 231
Investigation 8: Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation 234
Investigation 9: Biotechnology: Restriction Enzyme Analysis of DNA 235
Investigation 10: Energy Dynamics 237
Investigation 11: Transpiration 238
Investigation 12: Fruit Fly Behavior 240
Investigation 13: Enzyme Activity 241
Review Questions 243
Answers and Explanations 244
Rapid Review 245
Step 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
AP Biology Practice Exam 1 251
AP Biology Practice Exam 2 275
Elite Student Edition
5 Minutes to a 5
180 Activities and Questions in 5 Minutes a Day 297
Bibliography 531
Websites 533
Glossary 535