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ap biology cram – dna, cell cycle & gene expression

originally streamed in 2019 with Caroline KoffkeTeacher
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Q&A session reviewing AP Biology Big Ideas 3 and 4, covering gene expression, photosynthesis, cellular processes, endocrine and immune systems, plus FRQ strategies and exam tips. Get your last-minute questions answered before exam day. This live rev ...more

curriculum note

This video uses the old AP Biology 'Big Ideas' framework (Big Ideas 3 and 4). In the current AP Biology course, this content is covered across Units 3–7.

covered in this stream

units
Unit 6 – Gene Expression and RegulationUnit 4 – Cell Communication and Cell CycleUnit 3 – Cellular EnergeticsUnit 5 – HeredityUnit 7 – Natural Selection
topics
3.5 Cellular Respiration3.6 Cellular Respiration4.6 Regulation of the Cell Cycle4.7 Regulation of Cell Cycle4.5 Cell Cycle4.3 Signal Transduction Pathways5.2 Meiosis and Genetic Diversity5.6 Chromosomal Inheritance6.1 DNA and RNA Structure 6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing6.4 Translation6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression6.8 Biotechnology7.9 Phylogeny

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Q&A Session

  • 0:36

    Big Ideas Overview

  • 1:08

    Topic Examples

  • 1:40

    Photosynthesis Slides

  • 2:10

    Nutrient Cycles

  • 2:42

    Gene Mapping Basics

  • 3:14

    Gene Expression

  • 3:46

    Plants on Exam

  • 4:17

    Phylogenetic Trees

  • 4:49

    Gene Linkage

  • 5:51

    C3 C4 CAM Plants

  • 7:25

    Plant Adaptations

  • 8:27

    Gene Linkage Details

  • 10:01

    Cyclins and CDKs

  • 12:38

    CRISPR Introduction

  • 13:41

    CRISPR Mechanism

  • 16:17

    Gene Expression

  • 16:48

    Eukaryotic Expression

  • 20:56

    Prokaryotic Differences

  • 21:28

    2016 FRQ Example

  • 22:59

    Translation Process

  • 24:32

    Protein Denaturation

  • 25:04

    Endocrine System

  • 27:11

    Hormones and Feedback

  • 28:14

    Negative Feedback

  • 29:47

    Blood Glucose Regulation

  • 31:20

    Positive Feedback

  • 32:21

    Steroid Hormones

  • 33:26

    2015 FRQ Energy

  • 36:06

    Scoring Guidelines

  • 38:43

    Excess Energy Heat

  • 39:44

    Average Scores

  • 41:16

    Immune System

  • 41:48

    B and T Cells

  • 44:22

    FRQ Predictions

  • 45:25

    FRQ Tips

  • 49:00

    Exam Format Advice

  • 50:33

    Action Potential

  • 51:04

    Labs on Exam

  • 52:06

    DNA vs Morphology

  • 53:09

    Neurotransmitters

  • 54:13

    Exam Difficulty

  • 54:44

    Grid-In Questions

  • 57:20

    Grid-In Advice

  • 58:54

    Final Tips

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