Objective
To review the student on the concepts and processes necessary to successfully answer questions
over prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene regulation.
Standards
Gene Regulation is addressed in the topic outline of the College Board AP Biology Course
Description Guide as described below.
II. Heredity & Evolution
A. Heredity
Meiosis and gametogenesis
Eukaryotic chromosomes
Inheritance patterns
B. Molecular Genetics
RNA and DNA structure and function
Gene regulation
Mutation
Viral structure and replication
Nucleic acid technology and applications
The principles of gene regulation are tested every year on the multiple choice and occasionally
make up portions the free response section of the exam. As with many AP Biology free response,
these topics are often intertwined with other topics. It seems that the time is due to have an “all
out” gene regulation question on the free response section of the exam. Each year there is
typically one very difficult free response question. Gene regulation is one of the more confusing
topics for teachers and students and could therefore be “tough question” on the free response.
Extra emphasis should be placed on delineating prokaryotic and eukaryotic regulation
mechanisms. The list below identifies free response questions that have been previously asked
over this topic. These questions are available from the College Board and can be downloaded free
of charge from AP Central http://apcentral.collegeboard.com.
Free Response Questions
2005 Question #2 2003 B Question #1
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