AP Biology

Advanced Placement Biology course covering cellular processes, genetics, evolution, and ecology.

Study Strategies

Effective Free Response Answers

Writing Great FRQs

Free Response Questions (FRQs) reward clear, concise, and well-organized answers.

  • Restate the question in your answer to stay on topic.
  • Use diagrams where possible to illustrate your point.
  • Include specific examples and vocabulary to show your understanding.
  • Organize your answer in logical paragraphs or bullet points.

With practice, you can turn your knowledge into top scores!

Examples

  • Start with a short introduction, then answer each part of the question directly.

  • Draw a quick food web to support your explanation in an ecology question.