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AP Biology Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ What are the 2 theories of evolution? Explain each Gradualism- geologic changes result from slow, gradual, continuous process Punctuated Equilibrium- Long period of stasis punctuated by short bursts of significant change. What was Lamarck's theory and why was it wrong? Lamarck = Inheritance of Acquired characteristics- traits acquired during lifetime could be passed on What is natural selection Comptetition for limited resources re...

AP Biology Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ Ligands A molecule that binds specifically to a receptor site of another molecule. Local Regulators A secreted molecule that influences cells near where it is secreted. Biotic Describes living factors in the environment. Abiotic Non-living things keystone species a species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically. analogous structures ...

AP Biology Exam Review (Vocab) Questions and Answers A site holds the tRNA carrying the next amino acid to be added to the chain abiotic non-living Abiotic nonliving. Abscisic acid (ABA) a plant hormone that slows growth, often antagonizing the actions of growth hormones. absorption spectrum the range of a pigment's ability to absorb various wavelengths of light. abyssal zone the deep sea where there is no light Accessory fruits a fruit, or assemblage of fr...

AP Biology Questions and Answers (Graded A) The resting membrane potential depends on which of the following? I. Active transport II. Selective permeability III. Differential distribution of ions across the axonal membrane A. III only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I, II, and III D The resting potential depends on active transport (the Na+K+-ATPase pump) and the selective permeability of the axon membrane to K+ than to Na+, which leads to a differential distribution of ...

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AP Biology Exam Terms Questions and Answers organic compounds contain carbon; examples include lipids, proteins, and carbs functional groups amino (NH2), carbonyl (RCOR), carboxyl (COOH), hydroxyl (OH), phosphate (PO4), sulfhydryl (SH) fat glycerol and three fatty acids saturated fats bad for you; animals and some plants have it; solidifies at room temp. unsaturated fats better for you, plants have it; liquifies at room temp. steriods lipids whose structures resem...

Chapters 1-12 AP Biology Exam Complete Questions and Answers Biology is the study of _____. life There are a number of properties that all organisms share. In humans, exposure to ultraviolet light can result in a darkening of the skin. What kind of property is this? response to the environment What is the scientific term for a group of interacting individuals of the same type, living in the same area at the same time? population Which series of terms is in the sequence of bio...

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