AP BIOLOGY TAKEAWAYS
BY HANNAH DULIERE
Extract the Information You Need: Break down the question to understand what is being asked and highlight or underline crucial details in passages or diagrams This technique helps in simplifying the question and directing your study or answer strategy more efficiently
Draw Diagrams for Everything: Whenever possible, sketch diagrams to illustrate concepts, processes, or cycles you’re studying. This not only aids in memorization but also helps in understanding complex interactions and structures within biological systems.
Know Inputs and Outputs for Cycles: A fundamental part of mastering AP Biology is understanding the various biological cycles, such as photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the nitrogen cycle. For each cycle, make sure you know the inputs (what goes in) and the outputs (what comes out). This knowledge is crucial for answering questions about energy flow, material cycling within ecosystems, and the interdependence of organisms.