STEP I Set Up Your Study Program
1 What You Need to Know About the AP Biology Exam
Background of the Advanced Placement Program
Who Writes the AP Biology Exam
The AP Grades and Who Receives Them
Reasons for Taking the AP Biology Exam
Questions Frequently Asked About the AP Biology Exam
2 How to Plan Your Time
Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Biology Exam
Calendar for Each Plan
STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness
3 Take a Diagnostic Exam
Diagnostic/Master Exam: AP Biology
Answers and Explanations
Scoring and Interpretation
STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success
4 How to Approach Each Question Type
Multiple-Choice Questions
Free-Response Questions
STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
5 Chemistry
Introduction
Elements, Compounds, Atoms, and Ions
Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Proteins
Enzymes
pH: Acids and Bases
Reactions
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
Rapid Review
6 Cells
Introduction
Types of Cells
Organelles
Cell Membranes: Fluid Mosaic Model
Types of Cell Transport
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
Rapid Review
7 Respiration
Introduction
Aerobic Respiration
Anaerobic Respiration
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
Rapid Review
8 Photosynthesis
Introduction
The Players in Photosynthesis
The Reactions of Photosynthesis