AP Biology Crash Course (REA)

by D'Alessio, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780738606620
• ISBN10: 0738606626
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-23
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

Study only what you need to know

Author Biography

About Our Author 

Michael D’Alessio earned his BS in Biology from Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, and his MS in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. In 2004, he earned his Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Seton Hall University.

Mr. D’Alessio has had an extensive career teaching all levels of mathematics and science, including AP Biology, chemistry, physics, algebra and geometry. Most of Mr. D’Alessio’s AP Biology students received scores of 4 or 5 on the AP Biology exam.

Currently, Mr. D’Alessio serves as the Supervisor of the Mathematics and Business Department at Watchung Hills Regional High School in Warren, New Jersey, overseeing a department of 30 teachers. In addition, Mr. D’Alessio participates in numerous SAT workshops around the country, preparing students for the mathematics portion of the test.

In 2003, Mr. D’Alessio received the Governor’s Teacher of the Year recognition for Watchung Hills Regional High School. In 2004, Mr. D’Alessio received a Certificate of Recognition of Excellence in Science Teaching from Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society of Rutgers University and in 2005, he was voted National Honor Society Teacher of the Year by the students of Watchung Hills.

Mr. D’Alessio would like to thank Larry Krieger for encouraging him to write this AP Biology Crash Course and Dr. Jeffrey Charney for his invaluable help in proofreading and editing the manuscript.

Table of Contents

About This Book	p. VII
About Our Author	p. VIII
Acknowledgments	p. VIII
Introduction
Keys for Success on the AP Biology Exam	p. 3
Molecules And Cells: Chemistry Of Life, Cells, And Cellular Energetics
Water	p. 13
Organic Molecules in Organisms	p. 15
Free Energy Changes	p. 23
Enzymes	p. 27
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells	p. 31
Membranes	p. 35
Subcellular Organization	p. 39
Cell Cycle and Regulation	p. 43
Coupled Reactions	p. 47
Fermentation and Cellular Respiration	p. 49
Photosynthesis	p. 53
Heredity And Evolution: Heredity, Molecular Genetics And Evolutionary Biology
Meiosis and Gametogenesis	p. 61
Eukaryotic Chromosomes	p. 65
Inheritance Patterns	p. 67
RNA and DNA Structure and Function	p. 77
Gene Regulation	p. 83
Mutation	p. 85
Viral Structure and Replication, Bacterial Gene Regulation	p. 87
Nucleic Acid Technology and Applications	p. 91
Early Evolution of Life	p. 95
Evidence for Evolution	p. 99
Mechanisms of Evolution	p. 103
Organisms And Population: Diversity Of Organisms, Structure And Function Of Plants And Animals, Ecology
Evalutionary Pattern	p. 111
Survey of the Diversity of Life	p. 115
Phylogenetic Classification	p. 121
Evolutionary Relationships	p. 125
Plants and Animals-Reproduction, Growth, and Development	p. 127
Plants-Structural, Physiological, and Behavioral Adaptations	p. 133
AnimalsStructural, Physiological, and Behavioral Adaptations	p. 135
Plants-Response to the Environment	p. 147
Biosphere	p. 151
Population Dynamics	p. 155
Communities and Ecosystems	p. 159
Ecology-Behavior	p. 165
Ecology-Global Issues	p. 167
The Exam
Major AP Biology Themes and Their Relationship to the Exam	p. 171
The 12 AP Biology Labs	p. 175
Essay Writing-Exemplars, Data Analysis/Graphing Techniques, Setting Up an Experiment	p. 203
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Excerpts

ABOUT THIS BOOK

REA’sAP Biology Crash Courseis the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based upon a careful analysis of the AP Biology Course Description outline and actual AP test questions.

Written by an AP teacher, our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in Biology. The targeted review chapters prepare students for the exam by focusing on the important topics tested on the AP Biology exam.

Unlike other test preps, REA’sAP Biology Crash Coursegives you a review specifically focused on what you really need to study in order to ace the exam. The review chapters offer you a concise way to learn all the important facts, terms, and biological processes before the exam.

The introduction discusses the keys for success and shows you strategies to help you build your overall point score. Parts Two, Three, and Four are made up of our review chapters. Each chapter presents the essential information you need to know about Biology.

Part Five focuses exclusively on the format of the AP Biology exam. Each chapter in this section explains a specific aspect of the test, including Major AP Biology Themes and Their Relationship to the Test, the 12 AP Biology Labs, and Essay Writing (exemplars, data analysis/graphing techniques, setting up an experiment).

No matter how or when you prepare for the AP Biology exam, REA’s Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can boost your score!

If you would like to assess your test readiness for the AP Biology exam after studying this Crash Course, you can access a complimentary full-length AP Biology practice exam atwww.rea.com/crashcourse.

This true-to-format test includes detailed explanations of all answers and will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses before taking the actual exam.

Good luck on your AP Biology exam!