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3rd Quarter AP Biology Syllabus-MERCER
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Midterm Exam Review & Begin Chapter 16
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Chapter 16 History of DNA
Experiments of Griffith and Hershey & Chase, and DNA model of Watson & Crick
p. 293 – 298
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Chapter 16 More on DNA
Experiments of Meselson & Stahl and the zipper model of DNA replication
p. 299 – 307
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Chapter 18: Genetics of viruses
Tobacco mosaic virus/history, virus structure, lytic cycle of reproduction,
lysogenic cycle of reproduction, RNA viruses & reverse transcriptase, oncogenes
p. 334 – 346
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Chapter 18: Genetics of bacteria
Transformation, transduction, conjugation & plasmids, transposons
control of gene expression...operons
p. 346 – 356
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Virus Case Study
Virus Case Study
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Chapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Development
Model organisms
Cell differentiation
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Chapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Development
Morphogenesis
Apoptosis
(Ch. 16 & 18 L. Logs DUE)
Stem cells
p. 411 – 433
p. 411 – 433
Evolutionary similarities
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Ch. 16, 18 & 21 Review & Wrap-Up
UNIT 7: Chapters 16, 18 & 21 Test
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Chapter 22: Evolution- Darwinian View
Geological gradualism
Lamarck’s theory
Darwin’s Galapagos observations Natural selection
(Ch. 21 L. Logs DUE)
p. 438-451
Lines of evidence for Darwin’s theory
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Chapter 23: How Populations Evolve
Gene pool
Causes of genetic variation
Hardy-Weinberg theorem
Natural selection
Genetic drift
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Hardy-Weinberg Application of Evolving Populations Lab
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Chapter 24: Origin of Species
Biological “species”
Isolating mechanisms
(prezygotic/postzygotic)
p. 454-470
p. 472-488
Allopatric speciation
Sympatric speciation
Punctuated equilibrium
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Chapter 25: Macroevolution- Tracing Phylogeny
Fossils (formation & dating)
Adaptive radiation
Continental drift
Taxonomy (homology & molecular biology)
p. 491-507
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Chapter 26: Early Life and Origin of Life
(Ch. 22-24 L. Logs DUE)
Early atmosphere
Evidence for RNA
Miller & Urey’s experiment
Evolution of prokaryotic metabolism
Fox’s proteinoids
Evolution of eukaryotic cells
Protobionts
p. 512-528
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Chapter 26: Early Life and Origin of Life
Major Lineages (5 kingdom, 8 kingdom, 3 domain)
p. 529-531
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Evolution Unit Review and/or BLAST Lab
Evolution Unit Review and/or BLAST Lab
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3/9
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3/23
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UNIT 8: Evolution (Ch. 22-26) Test (Free Response Questions)
UNIT 8: Evolution (Ch. 22-26) Test (Multiple Choice & Math)
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Chapter 20: DNA Technology
Restriction enzymes
Cloning
Nucleic acid probes
DNA libraries
Gel electrophoresis
cDNA
Chapter 20: DNA Technology
PCR
Southern blotting
In situ hybridization
Chromosome walking
RFLP analysis
DNA sequencing
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(Ch. 25-26 L. Logs DUE)
p. 384-408
p. 384-408
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Chapter 20: DNA Technology—Review
Transformation Lab: Intro & Video
Transformation Lab: Set-Up
Transformation Lab: Analysis
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Crime Lab:
Crime Lab:
Crime Lab:
Crime Lab:
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Biotechnology/Lab Unit (Ch. 20 & Labs) Test
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Chapter 40: Animal Unit Intro
p. 820-841
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Chapter 43: Immune System
Inflammatory response
Humoral immunity
Immunological memory
Allergic reactions
p. 898-919
Intro & Pipetting Practice
PCR of Crime Scene DNA
Electrophoresis
Analysis & Wrap-Up
(Ch. 20 L. Logs DUE)
Antigen-antibody reaction
Transfusions
Cell-mediated immune system
Active immunity/Passive immunity
B lymphocytes/T lymphocytes
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Chapter 43: Immune System (continued)
Chapter 43: Immune System (continued)
Chapter 43: Immune System (continued)
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Chapter 43: Immune System (continued)
CASE STUDY
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Chapter 45: Hormones & the Endocrine System
Function of hormones
Hypothalamus/pituitary gland
Major glands—thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal medulla, adrenal cortex
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Chapter 45: Hormones & the Endocrine System (continued)
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Chapter 48: Nervous Systems
Neuron structure
Action potential
Reflex arc
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Chapter 48: Nervous Systems (continued)
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Animal Unit Review
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UNIT 9: Animal Systems (Ch. 40, 43, 45, 48) Test (DAY ONE) (Ch. 45 & 48 L. Logs DUE)
UNIT 9: Animal Systems (Ch. 40, 43, 45, 48) Test (DAY TWO)
p. 943-961
(Ch. 40 & 43 L. Logs DUE)
p. 1011-1041
Synapse-chemical, neurotransmitters
Evolution of nervous system
Autonomic nervous system: sympathetic vs. parasympathetic
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Animal Unit Test Corrections
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Finish Test Corrections & Q3 Review/Q4 Preview
SPRING BREAK (3/28 – 4/5)