5 Steps to a 5 AP Biology, 2014-2015 Edition

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CONTENTS

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction: The Five-Step Program xvii

The Four “Big Ideas” of AP Biology xxi

STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program

1 What You Need to Know About the AP Biology Exam 3

Background of the Advanced Placement Program 3

Who Writes the AP Biology Exam 4

The AP Grades and Who Receives Them 4

Reasons for Taking the AP Biology Exam 4

Questions Frequently Asked About the AP Biology Exam 5

2 How to Plan Your Time 8

Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Biology Exam 8

Calendar for Each Plan 10

STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness

3 Take a Diagnostic Exam 15

Diagnostic/Master Exam: AP Biology 19

Answers and Explanations 26

Scoring and Interpretation 29

STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success

4 How to Approach Each Question Type 33

Multiple-Choice Questions 34

Free-Response Questions 34

STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High

5 Chemistry 39

Introduction 39

Elements, Compounds, Atoms, and Ions 39

Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Proteins 41

Enzymes 45

pH: Acids and Bases 47

Reactions 47

Review Questions 48

Answers and Explanations 49

Rapid Review 50

6 Cells 51

Introduction 51

Types of Cells 52

Organelles 52

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