AP Biology

by Callihan, Laurie Ann

• ISBN13: 9780738607863
• ISBN10: 073860786X
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-16
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

Are You Serious About Scoring a 5? Then Get REA'sAP BiologyTest Prep with TestWare CD The #1 Choice for Serious Students REA'sAPBiologytest prep gives you everything you need to score a 5 on the exam! This eighth edition of our popular AP test prep is completely up-to-date and aligned with the official AP Biology exam.The book contains in-depth reviews of all the topics covered on the AP Biologyexam, including: Cellular & Molecular Biology, Plants & Animals, Genetics, Evolution, and more! Extensive reviews of all 12 AP Biology labs are included to build your laboratory science skills and help you prepare for the free-response portion of the exam. Diagrams, charts, and figures throughout the book illustrate key topics and data results, so you can study smarter and score a 5! The book features six full-length practice exams with detailed explanations of all answers, a custom study schedule, and test-taking strategies.The practice tests are composed of every type of question that can be expected on the actual AP Biology exam,so you can "practice for real" and target your strengths and weaknesses before the test. Two of the book's practice tests are included on CD in a timed format with automatic, instant scoring. Our interactive TestWare CD offers detailed on-screen answers, diagnostic feedback, plus an extended time function for students with disabilities. If you're serious about getting a 5 on your exam, then you need REA'sAP Biologytest prep! REA has helped more than a million students succeed on their AP exams! Teachers across the country consider our AP titles to be invaluable resources and consistently recommend our books to their students.

Author Biography

ABOUT OUR BIOLOGY REVIEW AUTHOR 

Laurie Ann Callihan received a B.S. in Biology from Christian Heritage College in El Cajon, California, and pursued post-graduate study at ICR Graduate School, in Santee, California, and at Albany State University, in Albany, New York. Ms. Callihan began her educational career over 20 years ago as Laboratory Manager at Santana Public High School in Santee, California.

 

She has taught at Christian High School in El Cajon, California; NC3 Academy in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; and Sauquoit Valley Central School District in Sauquoit, New York. Currently a home-school educator in Arcadia, Florida, Ms. Callihan also teaches CLEP preparation classes throughout the United States. Her publications include The Guidance Manual for the Christian Home School, published by Career Press, the forthcoming Science by the Book, and a weekly column found on Crosswalk.com. Her educational work makes her a frequent radio and television guest.

ABOUT OUR BIOLOGY REVIEW EDITOR
Stephen Hart is a writer and editor specializing in science, medicine, and technology. After majoring in zoology, Mr. Hart went on to earn his M.A.T. in Biology at the University of Washington. He has worked as an editorial consultant for Prentice Hall, Saunders, and the American Society of Plant Physiologists. His freelance writing has included assignments for Time-Life Books, ABCNews.com, and the NASA Astrobiology Web site.

 

 

Table of Contents

About Our Biology Review Author and Editor	p. ix
Independent Study Schedule	p. x
Passing The AP Biology Exam	p. 1
About This Book and TESTware“	p. 3
About the Exam	p. 3
How to Use This Book and TESTware“	p. 4
Content of the AP Biology Examination	p. 5
About Our Review Section	p. 6
Scoring the AP Biology Examination	p. 6
Studying for the AP Biology Examination	p. 7
Test-Taking Tips	p. 8
The Day of the Exam	p. 9
Contacting the AP Program	p. 10
Biology Subject Reviews
The Chemistry Of Biology	p. 11
Chemical Composition of Living Things	p. 13
Matter - Atoms, Elements, Molecules	p. 13
Properties of Water	p. 17
Chemical Structure of Organic Compounds	p. 18
Cellular And Molecular Biology	p. 23
The Structure and Function of Cells	p. 25
Cell Organelles of Plants and Animals	p. 27
Properties of Ceil Membranes	p. 32
Enzymes	p. 35
Energy Transformations	p. 37
Chemical Nature of the Gene	p. 40
DNA Replication	p. 40
Cell Division	p. 42
The Cell Cycle	p. 44
Mitosis	p. 45
Meiosis	p. 46
Plants (Botany)	p. 49
Plant Anatomy	p. 51
Plant Physiology	p. 57
Water and Mineral Absorption Transport	p. 57
Food Translocation and Storage	p. 58
Plant Reproduction and Development	p. 58
Asexual Plant Reproduction	p. 61
Plant Growth and Development	p. 62
Animals (Zoology)	p. 63
Animal Anatomy	p. 66
Tissues	p. 66
Systems	p. 67
Homeostatic Mechanisms	p. 75
Animal Reproduction and Development	p. 77
Principles Of Heredity (Genetics)	p. 81
Modern Genetics	p. 84
The Law of Segregation	p. 86
The Law of Dominance	p. 86
The Law of Independent Assortment	p. 86
Incomplete Dominance	p. 87
Multiple Alleles	p. 87
Linkage	p. 88
Polygenic Inheritance	p. 89
Population Biology	p. 91
Ecology	p. 93
Ecological Cycles	p. 94
Energy Cycle (Food Chain)	p. 94
Water Cycle	p. 96
Nitrogen Cycle	p. 96
Carbon Cycle	p. 97
Phosphorous Cycle	p. 98
Population Growth and Regulation	p. 99
Limiting Factors	p. 100
Community Structure	p. 103
Biomes	p. 104
Island Biogeography	p. 106
Principles of Behavior	p. 107
Social Behavior	p. 108
Social Biology	p. 110
Human Population Growth	p. 110
Evolution	p. 113
History of Evolutionary Concepts	p. 115
Darwinian Concept of Natural Selection	p. 116
Modern Concept of Natural Selection	p. 116
Mechanisms of Evolution	p. 117
Speciation	p. 119
Plant and Animal Evolution	p. 121
Evolution of the First Cells	p. 121
Plant Evolution	p. 123
Animal Evolution	p. 123
Human Evolution	p. 125
Evolutionary Ecology	p. 126
Classification of Living Organisms	p. 127
Practice Tests
AP Biology Test I	p. 133
Answer Key	p. 155
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 156
AP Biology Test II	p. 177
Answer Key	p. 205
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 206
AP Biology Test III	p. 243
Answer Key	p. 267
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 268
AP Biology Test IV	p. 287
Answer Key	p. 312
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 313
AP Biology Test V	p. 351
Answer Key	p. 376
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 377
AP Biology Test VI	p. 403
Answer Key	p. 431
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 432
Answers Sheets	p. 455
AP Biology Lab Reviews	p. 463
Installing REA's Testware“	p. 481
Index	p. 483
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Excerpts

Chapter 1Passing the AP Biology Examination

About This Book and Testware®
This book provides an accurate and complete representation of the Advanced Placement Examination in Biology. Our six practice tests are based on the format of the most recently administered AP Biology Exam. Each model exam lasts three hours (including a 10-minute reading period) and includes every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the real test. Following each of our practice tests is an answer key, complete with detailed explanations designed to clarify the material for you. Also included in this book is a targeted biology course review. We provide it as a quick and handy reference for the topics covered on the AP Biology Exam. By using the subject reviews, completing all six practice tests, and studying the explanations that follow, you will pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and, above all, put yourself in the best possible position to do well on the actual test.
Practice Tests I and II are also included on the enclosed TestWare® CD. The software provides the benefits of timed conditions and instantaneous, accurate scoring, which make it all the easier to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses.
ABOUT THE EXAM
The AP Biology Examination is offered each May at participating schools and multi-school centers throughout the world.
The Advanced Placement Program is designed to allow high school students to pursue college-level studies while attending high school. The participating colleges, in turn, grant credit and/or advanced placement to students who do well on the examinations.
The Advanced Placement Biology Course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course, often taken by biology majors in their first year of college. The AP Biology Exam covers material in three major areas:
1. Molecules and Cells – 25%
2. Heredity and Evolution – 25%
3. Organisms and Populations – 50%
The exam is divided into two sections: 1. Multiple-Choice: Composed of 100 multiple-choice questions designed to test your ability to recall and understand various biological facts and concepts. This section of the exam is 80 minutes long, and is worth 60% of the final grade. 2. Free-Response: Consists of four mandatory questions designed to test your ability to think clearly and present ideas in a logical and coherent way. The answers must be in essay form. Outlines alone, or unlabeled and unexplained diagrams are not acceptable. Each of the four questions is weighted equally, and topics covered are as follows:
Molecules and Cells – one question
Heredity and Evolution – one question
Organisms and Populations – two questions
Any one of these four questions may require you to analyze or interpret data or information from their laboratory experience as well as classroom lectures. This section of the exam is 90 minutes long, and counts for 40% of the final grade.
A 10-minute reading period is included on the exam.
You may find the AP Biology Exam considerably more difficult than many classroom exams. In order to measure the full range of your ability in biology, the AP Exams are designed to produce average scores of approximately 50% of the maximum possible score for the multiple-choice and essay sections. Therefore, you should not expect to attain a perfect or even near-perfect score.
How to Use This Book and TestWare®
To begin your studies, read over the introduction and the suggestions for test-taking. Take Practice Test I on CD to determine your strengths and weaknesses, and then study the course review material, focusing on your specific problem areas. The course review includes the information you need to know when taking the exam. Make sure to follow up your diagnostic work by taking Practice Test II on CD to become familiar with the format and feel of the AP Biology Exam.
To best utilize your study time, follow our Independent Study Schedule, which you will find in the front of this book. The schedule is based on a six-week program, but if necessary can be condensed to three weeks by combining each two-week program into one week.
When should I start studying?
It is never too early to start studying for the AP Biology Examination. The earlier you begin, the more time you will have to sharpen your skills. Do not procrastinate! Cramming is not an effective way to study, since it does not allow you the time needed to learn the test material. The sooner you learn the format of the exam, the more time you will have to familiarize yourself with it.
SSD accommodations for students with disabilities
Many students qualify for extra time to take the AP Subject Tests, and our TestWare® can be adapted to accommodate your time extension. This allows you to practice under the same extended time accommodations that you will receive on the actual test day. To customize your TestWare® to suit the most common extensions, visit our website atwww.rea.com/ssd.
Content of the AP Biology Exam
The AP Biology course covers the material one would find in a college-level general biology class. The exam stresses basic facts and principles, as well as general theoretical approaches used by biologists. The approximate breakdown of topics is as follows:
25% Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Chemistry of life
• Cells
• Cellular energy
25% Heredity and Evolution
• Heredity
• Molecular genetics
• Evolutionary biology
50% Organisms and Populations
• Diversity of organisms
• Structure and function of plants and animals
• Ecology
About Our ReviewThis book contains an AP Biology Course Review that can be used as both a primer and as a quick reference while taking the practice exams. Our 120-page review is meant to complement your AP Biology textbook and is by no means exhaustive. By studying our review along with your text, you will be well prepared for the exam.