Peterson's 2001 Sat II Success: Biology E/M

by Dyer, Gloria; Chenery, Gordon; Halward, Tract; Peterson's Guides; Halward, Tracy; Peterson's

• ISBN13: 9780768904123
• ISBN10: 0768904129
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Petersons Guides

Summary

Each year, nearly 230,000 highly motivated students take at least one SAT II exam, the subject-specific test used by colleges in conjunction with the SAT I for admission and course placement. Everything students need to sharpen skills and hone subject knowledge for the SAT IIs is right here in Peterson's new SAT II Success series. Not a beat-the-test gimmick, this groundbreaking series packs solid review, training, and proven strategies into four value-packed volumes. Geared specifically to the individual SAT II tests in American History, Biology, Math IC and IIC, and Writing -- the most popular of the nineteen tests offered each year -- each book builds on students' knowledge and instills confidence as it takes them through:
-- Diagnostic testing to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses
-- Instruction and review to hone subject knowledge
-- Five full-length practice tests with explanatory answers
-- Exclusive "Red Alert" test-taking strategies
-- An easy-to-follow format in student-friendly language
-- A flexible study plan

Table of Contents

RED ALERT	1	(10)
About this Book	1	(1)
About the Test	2	(1)
SAT II Biology Study Plan	3	(3)
Panic Plan	6	(1)
Systems of Measurement	7	(4)
DIAGNOSTIC TEST	11	(22)
UNIT I---MOLECULES AND CELLS	33	(58)
Chemistry: Atoms and Compounds	35	(24)
Cells: Organization and Regulation	59	(16)
Energy for Life---Anabolism and Catabolism	75	(16)
UNIT II---HEREDITARY AND EVOLUTION	91	(50)
Genetics: Mendel and Heredity	93	(22)
Molecular Genetics: DNA and Evolution	115	(26)
UNIT III---ORGANISMS AND POPULATIONS	141	(82)
Organisms and Populations	143	(26)
Animals---Structure and Function	169	(28)
Behavior and Ecology	197	(18)
Laboratory	215	(8)
Practice Test 1	223	(38)
Practice Test 2	261	(34)
Practice Test 3	295	(32)
Answer Sheets	327