๐งฌ 2023 AP Biology Study Plan
Welcome to this plethora of resources that cover everything you need to know to get a 5 on AP Biology! This toolkit is constantly being updated with more resources! AP Biology is a college-level course where you will use inquiry to develop an understanding of important biological concepts like evolution, system interactions, genetics, and more!
The AP Biology Exam
A breakdown of the exam content by percentage.
Unit | Exam Weighting (MCQ) |
---|---|
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life | 8%โ11% |
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function | 10%โ13% |
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics | 12%โ16% |
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle | 10%โ15% |
Unit 5: Heredity | 8%โ11% |
Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation | 12%โ16% |
Unit 7: Natural Selection | 13%โ20% |
Unit 8: Ecology | 10%โ15% |
Science Practices
By taking AP Biology, youโll gain a variety of skills that will help you think and practice like a biologist.
Skill | Description | Exam Weighting (MCQ) |
---|---|---|
1. Concept Explanation | Explain biological concepts, processes, and models presented in written format | 25%โ33% |
2. Visual Representations | Analyze visual representations of biological concepts and processes | 16%โ24% |
3. Question and Method | Determine scientific question and method | 8%โ14% |
4. Representing and Describing Data | Represent and describe data | 8%โ14% |
5. Statistical Tests and Data Analysis | Perform statistical tests and mathematical calculations to analyze and interpret data | 8%โ14% |
6. Argumentation | Develop and justify scientific arguments using evidence | 20%โ26% |
Study Guides for Every Unit
๐งช Unit 1 - Chemistry of Life
- 1.0 Overview of Unit 1
- 1.1 Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding
- 1.2 Elements of Life
- 1.3 Introduction to Biological Macromolecules
- 1.4 Properties of Biological Macromolecules
- 1.5 Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules
- 1.6 Nucleic Acids
- 1.7 Multiple Choice Questions
- 1.8 MC Answers and Review
๐งฌ Unit 2 - Cell Structure and Function
- 2.0 Overview of Unit 2
- 2.1 Cell Structure: Subcellular Components
- 2.2 Cell Structure and Function
- 2.3 Cell Size
- 2.4 Plasma Membranes
- 2.5 Membrane Permeability
- 2.6 Membrane Transport
- 2.7 Facilitated Diffusion
- 2.8 Tonicity and Osmoregulation
- 2.9 Mechanisms of Transport
- 2.10 Cell Compartmentalization
- 2.11 Origins of Cell Compartmentalization
- 2.12 Multiple Choice Questions
- 2.13 MC Answers and Review
๐ Unit 3 - Cellular Energetics
- 3.0 Overview of Unit 3
- 3.1 Enzyme Structure
- 3.2 Enzyme Catalysis
- 3.3 Environmental Impacts on Enzyme Function
- 3.4 Cellular Energy
- 3.5 Photosynthesis
- 3.6 Cellular Respiration
- 3.7 Fitness
- 3.8 Multiple Choice Questions
- 3.9 MC Answers and Review
๐ฆ Unit 4 - Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
- 4.0 Overview of Unit 4
- 4.1 Cell Communication
- 4.2 Introduction to Signal Transduction
- 4.3 Signal Transduction
- 4.4 Changes in Signal Transduction Pathways
- 4.5 Homeostasis & Feedback Loops
- 4.6 Cell Cycle
- 4.7 Regulation of Cell Cycle
- 4.8 Multiple Choice Questions
- 4.9 MC Answers and Review
๐ฉโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ Unit 5 - Heredity
- 5.0 Overview of Unit 5
- 5.1 Meiosis
- 5.2 Meiosis and Genetic Diversity
- 5.3 Mendelian Genetics
- 5.4 Non-Mendelian Genetics
- 5.5 Environmental Effects on Phenotype
- 5.6 Chromosomal Inheritance
- 5.7 Multiple Choice Questions
- 5.8 MC Answers and Review
๐ป Unit 6 - Gene Expression & Regulation
- 6.0 Overview of Unit 6
- 6.1 DNA and RNA Structure
- 6.2 Replication
- 6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing
- 6.4 Translation
- 6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression
- 6.6 Gene Expression and Cell Specialization
- 6.7 Mutations
- 6.8 Biotechnology
๐ฆ Unit 7 - Natural Selection
- 7.0 Overview of Unit 7
- 7.1 Introduction to Natural Selection
- 7.2 Natural Selection
- 7.3 Artificial Selection
- 7.4 Population Genetics
- 7.5 Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
- 7.6 Evidence of Evolution
- 7.7 Common Ancestry
- 7.8 Continuing Evolution
- 7.9 Phylogeny
- 7.10 Speciation
- 7.11 Extinction
- 7.12 Variations in Population
- 7.13 Origin of Life in Earth
- 7.14 Multiple Choice Questions
- 7.15 MC Answers and Review
๐ฒ Unit 8 - Ecology
- 8.0 Overview of Unit 8
- 8.1 Responses to the Environment
- 8.2 Energy Flow Through Ecosystems
- 8.3 Population Ecology
- 8.4 Effect of Density of Populations
- 8.5 Community Ecology
- 8.6 Biodiversity
- 8.7 Disruptions to Ecosystems
- 8.8 Multiple Choice Questions
- 8.9 MC Answers and Review
AP Bio MCQ & FRQs
- โAP Bio Multiple Choice Questions: A complete breakdown of the multiple-choice section, including examples and practice problems!
- โ๐ฝ Short Essay FRQ Guide and Long Essay FRQ Guide: Know how to respond to each of the task verbs (describe, explain, etc.) found in FRQs!
Check out some practice prompts and responses!
Quicklinks
- ๐ AP Bio Past Prompts: A compilation of all College Board free-response questions to practice with, broken down into easy-to-understand terms.
- ๐งช AP Bio Labs: Know how to conduct labs and what College Board expects from you!
- ๐ 5 Best Resources for AP Bio: A breakdown of the top 5 best resources for AP Bio!
- ๐ก 7 Tips from an A+ AP Bio Student: A list of must-know tips to succeed in AP Bio!
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