Cracking the AP Biology Exam! Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: presented with lots of helpful visuals. • Essential concepts, terms, and functions for AP Biology—all explained clearly & concisely • Diagrams, charts, lists, and graphs for quick visual reference • A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available • "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention • A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class work • The chemistry of life • Evolutionary biology • Cells & cellular energetics • Heredity & molecular genetics • Animal structure & function • Behavior & ecology • Quantitative skills & biostatistics ... and more!