AP Biology
Study the chemistry of life, cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and the diversity of organisms.
Water, biological macromolecules, and the chemical basis of life
Water and Its Properties
The unique properties of water and their importance to life
Carbohydrates
Structure, function, and types of carbohydrates in biological systems
Lipids
Structure and function of fats, phospholipids, and steroids
Proteins
Amino acids, protein structure, and functions of proteins
Nucleic Acids
DNA and RNA structure, nucleotides, and genetic information
Enzyme Kinetics
Understand enzyme reaction rates and factors
Cell organelles, membranes, and cellular processes
Enzymes, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis
Signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, and cell division
Mendelian genetics, inheritance patterns, and chromosomal basis
DNA replication, transcription, translation, and gene regulation
DNA Structure and Replication
DNA structure, replication process, and proofreading mechanisms
Transcription and RNA Processing
Gene transcription, RNA processing in eukaryotes, and gene expression
Translation and Protein Synthesis
The genetic code, translation process, and protein synthesis
Gene Regulation
Gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, operons, and epigenetics
Natural selection, population genetics, and evidence for evolution
Population ecology, community interactions, ecosystems, and biodiversity
Population Ecology
Population growth, carrying capacity, and population dynamics
Community Ecology and Interactions
Species interactions, ecological niches, and community structure
Population Dynamics
Population growth and regulation
Ecosystems and Energy Flow
Energy flow, food chains, food webs, and biogeochemical cycles