AP Biology

Delve into the intricate realm of "Species Interactions," This thoughtfully composed collection of notes offers a deep dive into the relationships that define ecosystems. Discover the delicate interplay of symbiosis, predation, competition, and mutualism, presented with clarity for ecologists, nature enthusiasts, and students alike. These notes illuminate the mechanisms by which species coexist and adapt, revealing the heart of ecological balance. Whether you're navigating the basics or delving...

This file contains eight pages that provide an in-depth overview and ensures a thorough understanding of light-dependent reactions, light-independent reactions, and photorespiration. There is also a profound explanation of the process of CAM, C3, and C4 plants and various diagrams involving the influence of substrates such as H2O and CO2 of photosynthesis on the rate of photosynthesis. Pigments, the Absorption Spectrum, and the Action Spectrum are also addressed and explained coupled with genera...

AP Biology Chapter 17 Guided Reading Assignment Q&A 1. What did Garrod mean by “inborn errors of metabolism?” Garrod was the first to suggest that genes dictate phenotypes through enzymes that catalyze specific chemical reactions in the cell. Garrod postulated that the symptoms of an inherited disease reflect a person’s inability to make a particular enzyme. 2. Describe the Beadle and Tatum experiment with mold in detail – use the diagram below to help. The logic behind both the exp...

AP BIOLOGY THE CELL CYCLE POGIL The Cell Cycle What controls the life and development of a cell? An old piece of poetry says "to everything there is a season... a time to be born, a time to die." For cells, the line might say "a time to divide and a time to grow." In multicellular organisms, different types of cells have different roles and need to complete specific tasks. For example, a cell that isn't large enough is not useful for storing nutrients for later, but a cell that ...

AP BIOLOGY THE CELL CYCLE POGIL The Cell Cycle What controls the life and development of a cell? An old piece of poetry says "to everything there is a season... a time to be born, a time to die." For cells, the line might say "a time to divide and a time to grow." In multicellular organisms, different types of cells have different roles and need to complete specific tasks. For example, a cell that isn't large enough is not useful for storing nutrients for later, but a cell that ...

The Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium How can we make predictions about the characteristics of a population? Why? Punnett squares provide an easy way to predict the possible genotypes for an offspring, but it is not practical to perform a Punnett square analysis on all possible combinations of all members of a population to predict what the population might look like in the future. For that we must turn to statistics. The Hardy- Weinberg equation is a tool biologists use to make predictions about...

This document provides complete notes from the fifth unit of an AP Biology class covering heredity. Includes notes on meiosis, mitosis, inheritance patterns, and genetic disorders.

AP BIOLOGY MITOSIS POGIL Mitosis How do living things grow and repair themselves? Living things must grow and develop. At times they suffer injuries or damage, or cells simply wear out. New cells must be formed for the organism to survive. What process must occur to make a new, properly- functioning cell?

AP BIOLOGY POPULATION DISTRIBUTION WORKSHEET Q&A Population Distribution How does population distribution affect the environment? Alaska contains over 127 million acres of untouched forest land. It is the largest state in the United States, yet with a population of nearly 700,000 people it has the same total population as Austin, Texas. New Jersey is one of the smallest states and home to a population of nearly 9 million, but almost 1.8 million of its 4.4 million total land acres are ...