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The scope of the test covers a wide range of topics, but the questions are not as in depth as one might see in a class devoted to a specific topic like Ecology.
Major Biology Topics to Know for the DAT
Cell and Molecular Biology
- Origin of life
- Cell metabolism (including photosynthesis/enzymology)
- Cellular processes
- Thermodynamics
- Organelle structure and function
- Mitosis/meiosis
- Cell structure
- Experimental cell biology
Diversity of Life
- Biological Organization and Relationship of Major Taxa (Six-Kingdom, Three-Domain System) – plantae, animalia, protista, fungi, eubacteria (bacteria), archae, etc.
Structure and Function of Systems
- Integumentary
- Skeletal muscular
- Circulatory
- Immunological
- Digestive
- Respiratory
- Urinary
- Nervous/senses
- Endocrine
- Reproductive
- Fertilization
- Descriptive embryology
- Developmental mechanisms
- Experimental embryology
Genetics
- Molecular genetics,
- Human genetics
- Classical genetics
- Chromosomal genetics
- Genetic technology
Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior
- Natural selection
- Population genetics/speciation
- Cladistics
- Population and community ecology
- Ecosystems
- Animal behavior (including social behavior)
Two great test prep materials that I highly recommend using for preparing for this section and brushing up on your Biology are: Cliffs AP Bio Book and Kaplan's Blue Book.
Kaplan's Blue Book has material for each and every section on the DAT. It is a great resource to refresh yourself with the general concepts of many of the topics tested on the DAT. However, I would not recommend using only KBB to prepare, as it does not everything.
As I was preparing for my test, I read many good recommendations about the Cliff's AP Biology Prep Book. It is not super in depth, but it does cover a very wide array of topics. Also it's very easy on your wallet!
You can sometimes find a great deal on these books used at eBay or half.com, but I often find that Amazon has the cheapest prices, used or new.
As I was preparing for my test, I read many good recommendations about the Cliff's AP Biology Prep Book. It is not super in depth, but it does cover a very wide array of topics. Also it's very easy on your wallet!
You can sometimes find a great deal on these books used at eBay or half.com, but I often find that Amazon has the cheapest prices, used or new.
Buying both of these books NEW will probably cost around $55-60, including shipping. Not a bad investment to improve your DAT score!
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