AP Biology Exam

 major characteristics of lipids

major characteristics of proteins

structure and function of the amino acid monomer

 functions of proteins in the body of an organism and cells

 ramifications of a single amino acid change in the protein structure

Identify the major characteristics of nucleic acids

Identify the structure and function of the nucleotide  monomer

Identify the functions of DNA and RNA in the body of an organism and cells

 major differences between DNA and RNA

properties of characteristics that contribute to phylogenies

Homologous structures vs. that of analogous structures

Lamarckian hypothesis of Evolution

Darwinian Theory of Evolution

key features of Natural Selection

Vestigal Structures

Analagous Structures

Homologous Structures

Convergent Evolution

Divergent Evolution

Microevolution

Macroevolution

Allopatric Speciation

Sympatric Speciation

Polyploidy Conditions

Sexual selection and habitat differentiation as mechanisms of sympatric speciation

rate of speciation

characteristics and patterns of punctuated equilibrium  

characteristics and patterns of gradualism

The “Big Five” mass extinctions