AP Biology
Study the chemistry of life, cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and the diversity of organisms.
Chemistry of Life
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
Cell Structure and Function
Cell organelles, membranes, and cellular processes
Cellular Energetics
Enzymes, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis
Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
Signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, and cell division
Heredity
Mendelian genetics, inheritance patterns, and chromosomal basis
Gene Expression and Regulation
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
Evolution
Natural selection, population genetics, and evidence for evolution
Ecology
Population ecology, community interactions, ecosystems, and biodiversity