Download AP Biology Study Guide Part II: Cells Describe the structure and

AP Biology Study Guide
Part II: Cells
1. Describe the structure and function of organelles common to plant and animal cells AND those found only in
plant cells or only in animal cells.
2. What is a peroxisome? How is this an example of compartmentalization being crucial to function?
3. Why are membranes selectively permeable? Give an example where this would be important.
4. Describe how water moves is a cell is placed in an isotonic, hypertonic, or hypotonic solution. Draw and label
diagrams to support your response.
5. How are electrochemical gradients formed and how do they function?
6. Differentiate between exergonic and endergonic reactions and give examples of each. Include a discussion of
free energy in your response.
7. Describe how enzymes function. Discuss factors that influence enzyme activity.
8. Explain apoptosis and it is importance to normal functioning of multicellular organisms. Give an example to
support your response.
9. The 3 stages of cell communication are reception, transduction and response. Create a graphic organizer or
chart to demonstrate how G protein-coupled receptors receive cell signals vs. receptor tyrosine kinases.
10. Explain how a phosphorylation cascade works.
Prepare for the FRQ Prompt: List biology vocabulary you would use in your response and organize your ideas in a brief
outline or graphic organizer.
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are physiologically different in many ways, but both represent functional, evolutionarily
successful cells.
a) It has been theorized that the organelles of eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotes living symbiotically
within a larger cell. Compare and contrast the structure of the prokaryotic cell with eukaryotic cell
organelles, and make an argument for or against this theory. Be sure to justify your position with factual
information.
b) Create a model to show the path of a protein in a eukaryotic cell from its formation to its secretion from the
cell.
Part III: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
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Write the summary equation for cellular respiration.
Differentiate between cellular respiration and fermentation.
How does the process of chemiosmosis utilize electrons to produce ATP?
Sketch the process of cellular respiration and organize (sequence) the major steps.
What is the summary equation of photosynthesis? Identify the source and fate of reactants and products.
Explain how leaf and chloroplast anatomy relates to photosynthesis (think structure and function).
Sketch the process of photosynthesis and organize (sequence) the major steps.
Prepare for the FRQ Prompt: List biology vocabulary you would use in your response and organize your ideas in a brief
outline or graphic organizer.
Cellular respiration and photosynthesis are basic cellular processes. Below are key events in cellular respiration and/or
photosynthesis.
a. Explain how a photosystem converts light energy to chemical energy.
b. Explain the specific role of glycolysis in cellular respiration.
c. Describe the function of water in both cellular respiration and photosynthesis.