AP®︎ Biology Unit 5: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 5 of AP Biology – Heredity.
Unit 5: Heredity
Covers how traits are passed down through meiosis and genetic inheritance, including Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics.
Begin with Topic 5.1: MeiosisTo review Unit 5, go through each of the 5 topics below.
Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 5 test, pulled directly from the AP® Biology curriculum.
Meiosis and Genetic Diversity
Meiosis and Genetic Diversity
- What Meiosis Produces and Why It Matters
- The Three Sources of Genetic Variation in Sexual Reproduction
- How Correct Chromosome Separation Creates Haploid Gametes
Mendelian Genetics
Mendelian Genetics
- What Mendelian Inheritance Is
- Mendel’s Two Laws
- Types of Genetic Crosses and Expected Ratios
Non-Mendelian Genetics
Non-Mendelian Genetics
- When Inheritance Does Not Follow Mendel’s Ratios
- Allele Interactions That Change the Phenotype
- Linked Genes and Gene Mapping
Environmental Effects on Phenotype
Environmental Effects on Phenotype
- Genotype, Phenotype, and Gene Expression
- Phenotypic Plasticity
- Environmental Factors That Influence Phenotype
Notes
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