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← Back to AP CoursesAP Biology explores living systems, from molecular biology to ecosystems, emphasizing scientific inquiry, data analysis, and experimental design.
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You'll learn about water's role as the basis of life and the functions of macromolecules like carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins.
You'll study the makeup of cells and the structure and function of organelles and cellular components on the subcellular and cellular levels.
You'll learn the concept of energy capture and usage, how cells interact with their environment, and how fundamental biological processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration work.
You'll learn how cells use energy and information transmission to communicate and replicate.
You'll learn how traits are passed down from one generation to the next.
You'll study structures of DNA and RNA, how hereditary information passes from parent to offspring and how those traits are expressed.
You'll learn about Darwin's theory of natural selection, and the evidence for and against mechanisms of evolutionary change.
You'll explore biological concepts at a broader organism level and analyze how populations interact within communities and ecosystems.