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AP® Biology covers the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for AP® students. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. AP® Biology was designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the College Board’s AP® Biology Framework, while allowing significant flexibility for instructors. Each section of the book includes an introduction based on the AP® curriculum as well as rich features that engage students in scientific practice and AP® test preparation. It also highlights careers and research opportunities in the biological sciences. Content requirements for AP® Biology are prescribed in the College Board Publication Advanced Placement Course Description: Biology, published by The College Board (http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/ch112d.html#112.62).
This pilot instructional material by TEA is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License in accordance with Chapter 31 of the Texas Education Code. The materials may not meet the TEKS coverage for 2024-25 school year because the materials have not been updated to meet the newly-adopted TEKS for K-8 science.
Book Outline
- Introduction
- 4.1 Studying Cells
- 4.2 Prokaryotic Cells
- 4.3 Eukaryotic Cells
- 4.4 The Endomembrane System and Proteins
- 4.5 The Cytoskeleton
- 4.6 Connections Between Cells and Cellular Activities
- Key Terms
- Chapter Summary
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Test Prep for AP® Courses
- Science Practice Challenge Questions
- Introduction
- 7.1 Energy in Living Systems
- 7.2 Glycolysis
- 7.3 Oxidation of Pyruvate and the Citric Acid Cycle
- 7.4 Oxidative Phosphorylation
- 7.5 Metabolism Without Oxygen
- 7.6 Connections of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Lipid Metabolic Pathways
- 7.7 Regulation of Cellular Respiration
- Key Terms
- Chapter Summary
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Test Prep for AP® Courses
- Science Practice Challenge Questions
- Introduction
- 14.1 Historical Basis of Modern Understanding
- 14.2 DNA Structure and Sequencing
- 14.3 Basics of DNA Replication
- 14.4 DNA Replication in Prokaryotes
- 14.5 DNA Replication in Eukaryotes
- 14.6 DNA Repair
- Key Terms
- Chapter Summary
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Test Prep for AP® Courses
- Science Practice Challenge Questions
- Introduction
- 15.1 The Genetic Code
- 15.2 Prokaryotic Transcription
- 15.3 Eukaryotic Transcription
- 15.4 RNA Processing in Eukaryotes
- 15.5 Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis
- Key Terms
- Chapter Summary
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Test Prep for AP® Courses
- Science Practice Challenge Questions
- Introduction
- 16.1 Regulation of Gene Expression
- 16.2 Prokaryotic Gene Regulation
- 16.3 Eukaryotic Epigenetic Gene Regulation
- 16.4 Eukaryotic Transcriptional Gene Regulation
- 16.5 Eukaryotic Post-transcriptional Gene Regulation
- 16.6 Eukaryotic Translational and Post-translational Gene Regulation
- 16.7 Cancer and Gene Regulation
- Key Terms
- Chapter Summary
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Test Prep for AP® Courses
- Science Practice Challenge Questions
- Introduction
- 21.1 Viral Evolution, Morphology, and Classification
- 21.2 Virus Infections and Hosts
- 21.3 Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections
- 21.4 Other Acellular Entities: Prions and Viroids
- Key Terms
- Chapter Summary
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Test Prep for AP® Courses
- Science Practice Challenge Questions
- Introduction
- 26.1 Neurons and Glial Cells
- 26.2 How Neurons Communicate
- 26.3 The Central Nervous System
- 26.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
- 26.5 Nervous System Disorders
- Key Terms
- Chapter Summary
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Test Prep for AP® Courses
- Science Practice Challenge Questions
- Introduction
- 31.1 Overview of the Circulatory System
- 31.2 Components of the Blood
- 31.3 Mammalian Heart and Blood Vessels
- 31.4 Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation
- Key Terms
- Chapter Summary
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Test Prep for AP® Courses
- Science Practice Challenge Questions
- Introduction
- 34.1 Reproduction Methods
- 34.2 Fertilization
- 34.3 Human Reproductive Anatomy and Gametogenesis
- 34.4 Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction
- 34.5 Fertilization and Early Embryonic Development
- 34.6 Organogenesis and Vertebrate Formation
- 34.7 Human Pregnancy and Birth
- Key Terms
- Chapter Summary
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Test Prep for AP® Courses
- Science Practice Challenge Questions
- Introduction
- 36.1 Population Demography
- 36.2 Life Histories and Natural Selection
- 36.3 Environmental Limits to Population Growth
- 36.4 Population Dynamics and Regulation
- 36.5 Human Population Growth
- 36.6 Community Ecology
- 36.7 Behavioral Biology: Proximal and Ultimate Causes of Behavior
- Key Terms
- Chapter Summary
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Test Prep for AP® Courses
- Science Practice Challenge Questions