๐Ÿงฌ 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%โ€“11%
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function 10%โ€“13%
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics 12%โ€“16%
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle 10%โ€“15%
Unit 5: Heredity 8%โ€“11%
Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation 12%โ€“16%
Unit 7: Natural Selection 13%โ€“20%
Unit 8: Ecology 10%โ€“15%

Science Practices

By taking AP Biology, youโ€™ll 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%โ€“33%
2. Visual Representations Analyze visual representations of biological concepts and processes 16%โ€“24%
3. Question and Method Determine scientific question and method 8%โ€“14%
4. Representing and Describing Data Represent and describe data 8%โ€“14%
5. Statistical Tests and Data Analysis Perform statistical tests and mathematical calculations to analyze and interpret data 8%โ€“14%
6. Argumentation Develop and justify scientific arguments using evidence 20%โ€“26%

Study Guides for Every Unit

๐Ÿงช Unit 1 - Chemistry of Life

๐Ÿงฌ Unit 2 - Cell Structure and Function

๐Ÿ”‹ Unit 3 - Cellular Energetics

๐Ÿฆ  Unit 4 - Cell Communication and Cell Cycle

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Unit 5 - Heredity

๐Ÿ‘ป Unit 6 - Gene Expression & Regulation

๐Ÿฆ Unit 7 - Natural Selection

๐ŸŒฒ Unit 8 - Ecology

AP Bio MCQ & FRQs

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