AP® Biology Crash Course, 2nd Ed., Book + Online: Get a Higher Score in Less Time (Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course)

REA's AP Biology Crash Course is perfect for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. /Fully updated to reflect the changes in the exam format, our easy-to-read test prep gives students a crash course in the major ideas, theories, and concepts in Biology. Written by an AP Biology teacher, the targeted review chapters focus only on the important topics tested on the exam including molecules and cells, heredity and evolution, organisms and population, and more. /The author provides key strategies for building point scores when answering the multiple-choice and open-ended questions. After reviewing the book, students can take a full-length practice exam online. With our Crash Course, students can study the material faster, learn the crucial facts, and boost their AP score all in less time.

REA's Crash Course for the AP* Biology Exam - Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement* Score in Less Time

Completely Revised for the New 2013 Exam!

Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.

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Fully revised for the 2013 AP* Biology exam, this Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the revised AP* Biology course description outline and sample AP* test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Our targeted review focuses on the 4 Big Ideas that will be covered on the exam. Explanations of the 13 AP* Biology Labs are also included.

Expert Test-taking Strategies
This Crash Course presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering both the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following this advice, you can boost your score in every section of the test.

Take REA's FREE Practice Exam
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Title Page Copyright Page Contents About This Book About Our Authors Acknowledgments Foreword Part I Introduction Chapter 1 Keys for Success on the AP Biology Exam Part II Evolution Chapter 2 Natural Selection and Evolution Chapter 3 Evolution: An Ongoing Process Chapter 4 Common Descent Chapter 5 Origin of Life Part III Cellular Processes: Energy and Communication Chapter 6 Energy Chapter 7 Photosynthesis Chapter 8 Fermentation and Cellular Respiration Chapter 9 Matter Chapter 10 Cellular Structure Chapter 11 Membranes and Transport Chapter 12 Homeostasis Chapter 13 Reproduction, Growth, and Development Part IV Genetics and Information Transfer Chapter 14 DNA Structure and Replication Chapter 15 RNA Structure and Gene Expression Chapter 16 Nucleic Aid Technology and Applications Chapter 17 The Cell Cycle and Mitosis Chapter 18 Meiosis Chapter 19 Structure and Inheritance of Chromosomes Chapter 20 Regulation of Gene Expression Chapter 21 Genetic Variation Chapter 22 Cell Communication Chapter 23 Organismal Communication and Behavior Part V Interactions Chapter 24 Population Dynamics Chapter 25 Community Dynamics Chapter 26 Ecosystem Dynamics Part VI The Exam and the Labs Chapter 27 Science Practices and Essay Writing Chapter 28 The 13 AP Biology Labs Provides strategies and tips for increasing scores on each section of the exam, features subject-specific review, and offers explanations of the thirteen AP biology labs