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Tables of Contents for Biology E/M
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
xiii
Preparing For The Sat II: Biology E/M Subject Test
xv
About the SAT II: Biology E/M
xv
Format of the SAT II: Biology E/M
xvi
About this Book
xvii
How to Use this Book
xvii
Test-Taking Tips
xviii
Study Schedule
xx
Scoring the SAT II: Biology E/M
xxi
Scoring Worksheet
xxi
The Day of the Test
xxii
Chemistry of Life
1
24
General Chemistry
3
7
Definitions
3
1
Chemical Bonds
4
2
Acids and Bases
6
1
Chemical Changes
7
1
Laws of Thermodynamics
7
1
Organic Chemistry
7
3
Biochemical Pathways
10
7
Photosynthesis
12
1
Cellular Respiration
13
2
ATP and NAD
15
1
The Respiratory Chain (Electron Transport System)
16
1
Anaerobic Pathways
17
1
Molecular Genetics
17
8
DNA: The Basic Substance of Genes
17
8
The Cell
25
18
Cell Structure and Function
27
12
Prokaryotic Cells
27
1
Eukaryotic Cells
28
4
Exchange of Materials Between Cell and Environment
32
3
Cellular Division
35
4
Equipment and Techniques
39
4
Units of Measurement
39
1
Microscopes
39
4
Genetics - The Science of Heredity
43
12
Mendelian Genetics
45
3
Definitions
45
1
Laws of Genetics
46
2
Patterns of Inheritance, Chromosomes, Genes, and Alleles
48
1
The Chromosome Principle of Inheritance
48
1
Genes and the Environment
49
1
Improving the Species
49
1
Sex Chromosomes
49
6
Sex-linked Characteristics
50
1
Inheritance of Defects
50
2
Modern Genetics
52
2
How Living Things are Classified
54
1
A Survey of Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi
55
12
Diversity and Characteristics of the Monera Kingdom
57
8
Archaebacteria
57
1
Eubacteria
57
8
The Kingdom Protista
65
1
The Kingdom Fungi
66
1
A Survey of Plants
67
12
Diversity, Classification, and Phylogeny of the Plant Kingdom
69
1
Adaptations to Land
70
1
The Life Cycle (Life History): Alternation of Generations in Plants
70
1
Anatomy, Morphology, and Physiology of Vascular Plants
70
3
Transport of Food in Vascular Plants
71
1
Plant Tissues
72
1
Reproduction and Growth in Seed Plants
73
5
Photosynthesis
74
3
Plant Hormones: Types, Functions, Effects on Plant Growth
77
1
Environmental Influences on Plants and Plant Responses to Stimuli
78
1
Animal Taxonomy and Tissues
79
10
Diversity, Classification, and Phylogeny
81
1
Survey of Acoelomate, Pseudocoelomate, Protostome, and Deuterostome Phyla
81
1
Structure and Function of Tissues, Organs, and Systems
82
7
Animal Tissues
82
2
Nerve Tissue
84
1
Blood
85
1
Epithelial Tissue
85
1
Connective (Supporting) Tissue
86
3
Digestion/Nutrition
89
12
The Human Digestive System
91
4
Ingestion and Digestion
92
2
Digestive System Disorders
94
1
Human Nutrition
95
6
Carbohydrates
95
1
Fats
96
1
Proteins
96
1
Vitamins
96
5
Respiration and Circulation
101
14
Respiration in Humans
103
4
Breathing
104
1
Lung Disorders
105
1
Respiration in Other Organisms
105
2
Circulation in Humans
107
4
Blood
108
3
Lymph
111
1
Circulation of Blood
111
1
Transport Mechanisms in Other Organisms
112
3
The Endocrine System
115
10
The Human Endocrine System
117
8
Thyroid Gland
118
1
Parathyroid Gland
118
1
Pituitary Gland
118
1
Pancreas
119
1
Adrenal Glands
120
1
Pineal Gland
120
1
Thymus Gland
120
1
Sex Glands
121
1
Hormones of the Alimentary Canal
121
2
Disorders of the Endocrine System
123
1
The Endocrine System in Other Organisms
123
2
The Nervous System
125
12
The Nervous System
127
3
Neurons
127
1
Nerve Impulse
128
1
Synapse
128
2
Reflex Arc
130
1
The Human Nervous System
130
3
The Central Nervous System
130
2
The Peripheral Nervous System
132
1
Some Problems of the Human Nervous System
133
1
Relationship Between the Nervous System and the Endocrine System
133
1
The Nervous Systems In Other Organisms
134
3
Sensing The Environment
137
10
Components of Nervous Coordination
139
8
Photoreceptors
139
1
Vision Defects
140
2
Chemoreceptors
142
1
Mechanoreceptors
143
2
Receptors in Other Organisms
145
2
The Excretory System
147
10
Excretion in Humans
149
4
Skin
149
1
Lungs
150
1
Liver
150
1
Urinary System
151
2
Excretory System Problems
153
1
Excretion in Other Organisms
153
4
The Skeletal System
157
8
The Skeletal System
159
3
Functions
159
1
Growth and Development
160
1
Axial Skeleton
160
1
Appendicular Skeleton
161
1
Articulations (Joints)
161
1
The Skeletal Muscles
162
3
Functions
162
1
Structure of a Skeletal Muscle
163
1
Mechanism of a Muscle Contraction
163
2
Human Pathology
165
14
Diseases of Humans
167
12
How Pathogens Cause Disease
167
1
Host Defense Mechanisms
168
3
Diseases Caused by Microbes
171
3
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
174
1
Diseases Caused by Worms
175
1
Other Diseases
175
4
Reproduction and Development
179
14
Reproduction
181
4
Reproduction in Humans
183
2
Development
185
8
Stages of Embryonic Development
185
4
Reproduction and Development in Other Organisms
189
4
Evolution
193
10
The Origin of Life
195
3
Evidence for Evolution
195
1
Historical Development of the Theory of Evolution
196
2
The Five Principles of Evolution
198
1
Mechanisms of Evolution
199
1
Mechanisms of Speciation
200
1
Evolutionary Patterns
200
1
How Living Things Have Changed
200
3
The Record of Prehistoric Life
200
1
Geological Eras
201
1
Human Evolution
201
2
Behavior
203
8
Behavior of Animals
205
3
Learned Behavior
205
1
Innate Behavior
206
1
Voluntary Behavior
207
1
Plant Behavior
208
1
Behavior of Protozoa
208
1
Behavior of Other Organisms
208
1
Drugs and Human Behavior
209
2
Patterns of Ecology
211
28
Ecology
213
1
Populations
213
4
Life History Characteristics
214
1
Population Structure
215
2
Population Dynamics
217
1
Communities
217
5
Components of Communities
217
1
Interactions within Communities
218
2
Consequences of Interactions
220
2
Ecosystems
222
2
Definitions
222
1
Energy Flow Through Ecosystems
222
2
Biogeochemical Cycles
224
9
Hydrological Cycle
225
1
Nitrogen Cycle
226
1
Carbon Cycle
226
2
Phosphorus Cycle
228
1
Types of Ecosystems
229
4
Human Influences on Ecosystems
233
4
Use of Non-renewable Resources
233
1
Use of Renewable Resources
234
2
Use of Synthetic Chemicals
236
1
Suggested Readings
237
2
PRACTICE TESTS
239
256
Biology-E Practice Tests
SAT II: Biology E/M Practice Test 1
241
46
SAT II: Biology E/M Practice Test 2
287
40
SAT II: Biology E/M Practice Test 3
327
52
Biology-M Practice Tests
SAT II: Biology E/M Practice Test 4
379
38
SAT II: Biology E/M Practice Test 5
417
38
SAT II: Biology E/M Practice Test 6
455
40
Answer Sheets
495