AP Biology 2010-2011 Summer Assignment

Science Department: Miss. P. Mora

pmora@husd.us ; pymora1@hotmail.com

The 2010-2011 AP Biology Assignment is made-up of five different sections. ALL of

the sections need to be completed to receive full credit. This assignment will be due on
the 3rd day of school. This entire assignment must be completed in MLA format.

1. AP Biology Vocabulary Terms

Objective: The following terms will be used throughout the year and having early
exposure/review of the words will expedite lectures and allow more time for reviewing
for the AP test.

Instructions: There are four sections that need to be completed for each term. They are
as follows:
a. State scientific definition
b. State definition “in your own words”
c. Place the word in a sentence
d. Draw a symbol representing the word

Vocabulary Definition Example (DO NOT USE MY SENTENCE):

Proton
a. Particle in the nucleus with a positive charge of +1 and an atomic mass number of
1 Dalton
b. Positive charge found in the nucleus (middle) of an atom/element
c. Krypton (Kr) has an atomic number of 36, which means that it also has 36 protons
d. Symbol (+)

Chapter 1- Properties of life

“Descent with
Genome modification”
Prokaryote
Population Eukaryote Science
Organism Emergent properties Inquiry
Organ system Reductionism Observation
Organ Bioinformatics Data
Tissue Negative feedback Inductive reasoning
Cell regulation Hypothesis
Organelle Positive feedback Deductive reasoning
Molecule regulation Controlled experiment
Producer Taxonomy Theory

Chapter 2
Matter Protons Atomic mass
Element Electron Isotopes
Compound Atomic nucleus Radioactive isotope
Trace elements Dalton or amu Energy
Atom Atomic number Potential energy
Neutron Mass number Energy levels
Electron shells Van der Waals Polar covalent bond
Valence electrons interactions Ion
Valence shell Molecule Anion
Electron orbitals Single bond Cation
Electron configuration Double bond Ionic compound
Chemical bonds Triple bond Salt
Covalent bonds Structural formula Chemical reaction
Ionic bonds Molecular formula Reactants
Hydrogen bonds Electronegativity Products
Nonpolar covalent bond Chemical equilibrium

Chapter 3
Cohesion Heat of vaporization mole
Adhesion Evaporative cooling Molar mass
Surface tension Solution Molarity
Kinetic energy Solvent Hydroxide ion
Heat Solute Hydrogen ion
Temperature Aqueous solution Hydronium ion
calorie (cal) Hydration shell Acid
Calorie (kcal) Hydrophilic Base
Joule Hydrophobic pH
Specific heat Colloid pH scale
Vaporization Molecular mass Buffers

Chapter 4
Organic chemistry Geometric isomer Amino group
Tetravalence Enantiomers Sulfhydryl group
Tetrahedron Functional group Phosphate group
Hydrocarbons Hydroxyl group ATP
Isomers Carbonyl group
Structural isomer Carboxyl group

Chapter 5
Macromolecule Fat Primary structure of a
Polymer Fatty acid protein
Monomer Glycerol Secondary structure of a
Condensation reaction or Triacylglycerol protein
Dehydration reaction Saturated fatty acid Tertiary structure of a
Hydrolysis Unsaturated fatty acid protein
Carbohydrates Phospholipids Quaternary structure of a
Monosaccharides Steroids protein
Disaccharides Cholesterol α-helix
Polysaccharides Enzymes β-pleated sheet
Glycosidic linkage Catalysts Disulfide bridges
Starch Polypeptides Denaturation
Glycogen Protein Chaperonins
Amylopectin Amino acids Nucleic acids
Cellulose R-group Nucleotides
Chitin Peptide bond Pyrimidines
Lipids Protein conformation Purines
2. Molecules “Refresher”
Objective: The AP Biology test has three major concepts it concentrates on: Molecules
and Cells; Heredity and Evolution; and, Organisms and Populations. The molecules
section is worth 25%. Since there are going to be new concepts learned at a rapid pace,
understanding the fundamentals is necessary better understand the new concepts.

Instructions:
a. Go to the following link:
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/biochemistry/tutorials/chemistry/main.html

b. You will then arrive at the Chemistry Tutorial Introduction page. Begin by clicking
on the section titled “Basic Chemistry for Understanding Biology”. Read the
content in this entire section.

c. At the end of the tutorial, you will reach the section titled “Test Yourself”. There
are 14 questions to answer. Copy each question and the correct answers. BOTH
the letter and complete response needs to be written out.

3. Scientific Research
Objective: Scientists and their research have helped to promote the understanding of
Biological concepts. Understanding their research and discoveries help in understanding
“Science as a Process”.

Instructions: There are two sections that need to be researched for each scientist.
Within these sections, there is further information that needs to be clarified.
a. Learning about the scientists
i. What did they discover?
ii. When did they make their discovery?
iii. Why is their discovery important in the field of Biology?

b. Chronological Order- this is its own section, therefore it cannot be combined with
Section A
i. Place the scientists in the order of their discovery

List of Scientists (Not in Chronological Order)

James D. Reiji and Oswald Matthew Rosalind
Watson & Tsuneko Theodore Meselson Franklin
Francis Crick Okazaki Avery
Maurice Franklin Stahl Maclyn Alfred Linus
Wilkins McCarty Hershey Pauling
Frederick Colin MacLeod Erwin Martha Chase
Griffith Chargaff

4. Open Response Questions

Objective: The AP Biology test is made-up of two sections, the Multiple Choice Section
and the Open Response Questions. When taking the test, you will be allowed 20 minutes
to complete the Open Response Questions. It is important to become exposed to these
types of questions as early as possible.
Instructions: Answers must be in complete sentences. The answers to each section
must be combined into an essay form. Outline form is not acceptable. Labeled diagrams
may be used to supplement discussion, but in no case will a diagram alone suffice. It is
important that you read each question carefully before you begin to write the response.

1. (2001 question) Proteins, large complex molecules, are major building blocks of all
living organisms. Discuss the following in relation to proteins.
a. The chemical composition and levels of structure of proteins.
b. The roles of DNA & RNA in protein synthesis.
c. The roles of proteins in membrane structure and transport of molecules across the
membrane.

2. (2003 question)
a. Water is important for all living organisms. The functions of water are directly
related to its physical properties. Describe how the properties of water contribute to
TWO of the following:
• Transpiration
• Thermoregulation in endotherms
• Plasma membrane structure

b. Water serves as a reactant and a product in the carbon cycle. Discuss the role of
water in the carbon cycle.

c. Discuss the impact of ONE human activity on the water cycle.

3. The unique properties (characteristics) of water make life possible on Earth. Select
three properties of water and:
a. for each property, identify and define the property and explain it in terms of the
physical/chemical nature of water.
b. for each property, describe one example of how the property affects the
functioning of living organisms.

5. Lab Report #A
Objective: In College level courses, each science lab has a lab component that is worth
40% of the grade. The same standard will be applied in this AP Biology course. One of
the most important skills that needs’ to be learned to succeed in the class is to collect
data results, graph them, and analyze them.

Instructions:
a. Complete the AP Biology Summer Assignment: Introduction into Data Collection.
b. Once the AP Biology Summer Assignment: Introduction into Data Collection is
completed; create a graph representing the results. The graph must be in the correct
format. If you do not know which type of graph to use (i.e. line, bar, pie), please read
the tutorial in the following website. Having the correct format is part of the points
allocated to the graphing portion. The link is:
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
c. After the graphs have been created, explain the importance of the results. This
portion can be answered in the Introduction into Data Collection portion.
When submitting the lab report portion, you must turn in the following:
1- AP Biology Summer Assignment: Introduction into Data Collection
2- Graphs, with the appropriate graph labels, representing the results