Kaplan GRE Biology; Second Edition

• ISBN13: 9780743241380
• ISBN10: 074324138X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-25
• Publisher: Kaplan

Summary

Includes: *1 full-length practice test *Intensive content review of all the topic areas *Key strategies for scoring higher on the test Are you ready for the GRE Biology Exam? You will be. Kaplan'sGRE Biologyoffers complete practice with a targeted review of all the material on the exam -- from Cellular Structure and Molecular Biology to Ecology and Evolution. It also includes Kaplan's proven test-taking strategies to help you maximize your score. With this winning combination, you will go in to the test with confidence -- and come out with the score you need to secure your place in graduate school. This comprehensive volume includes: Full-Length Practice Test with Complete Answer Explanations In-Depth Coverage of the Material on the Exam Powerful Strategies to Help You Take Control on Test Day World Leader in Test Prep and Admissions Kaplan has helped more than 3 million students achieve their educational and career goals. With 185 centers and more than 1,200 classroom locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, Kaplan provides a full range of services, including test prep courses, admissions consulting, programs for international students, professional licensing preparation, and more.

Table of Contents

Part I: The GRE Biology Exam
The Basics: Test Information and Strategies	3	(12)
Part II: Cellular Structure and Molecular Biology
Introduction to Cellular Structure and Molecular Biology	15	(2)
Section A: Cellular Structure and Function
Macromolecules and Bonding	17	(18)
Cellular Metabolic Pathways	35	(20)
Cell Membranes and Organelles	55	(16)
The Cytoskeleton and Cell Shape	71	(4)
The Cell Cycle	75	(10)
Section B: Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics
The Basics of Molecular Genetics	85	(12)
Eukaryotic Chromosome Structure and Genome Organization	97	(8)
DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis	105	(18)
Phages and Other Viruses	123	(4)
Immunobiology	127	(10)
Biotechnology	137	(24)
Practice Questions for Part II	150	(3)
Answers	153	(6)
Part III: Organismal Biology
Introduction to Organismal Biology	159	(2)
Section A: Animal Structure, Function, and Organization
Digestion and Nutrition	161	(12)
Gas Exchange and Transport	173	(14)
Excretion and Metabolism	187	(8)
Nervous/Endocrine Systems and Behavior	195	(24)
Support and Movement	219	(12)
Animal Reproduction and Development	231	(24)
Section B: Plant Structure, Function and Organization
Plant Structure, Function, and Organization	255	(10)
Plant Reproduction and Development	265	(6)
Section C: Diversity of Life
Monera	271	(4)
Protista	275	(4)
Fungi	279	(4)
Animalia	283	(16)
Practice Questions for Part III	289	(3)
Answers	292	(5)
Part IV: Ecology and Evolution
Introduction to Ecology and Evolution	297	(2)
Section A: Ecology and Population Growth
Community Ecology	299	(16)
Population Size and Its Determinants	315	(6)
Section B: Mechanisms of Evolution
Mutation and Genetic Variability	321	(6)
Speciation and Gene Flow	327	(6)
Natural Selection and Other Mechanisms of Evolution	333	(10)
Section C: Change Over Time--Reproduction and Phylogeny
The Hardy--Weinberg Law and Its Use	343	(2)
Conclusion -- The Evolution of Life on Earth	345	(3)
Practice Questions for Part IV	348	(3)
Answers	351	(10)
Part V: Practice Test and Explanations
GRE Biology Test	361	(47)
Answers and Explanations	408

Excerpts

TOC, Chapter 1