Is Note-Taking curical for the AP Bio?

<p>Hello.
As I am preparing for AP Bio national exam, I noticed that many fellow students take a lot of notes. The problem of Note-Taking with me is that I always lose my concentration and spend too much time on just taking down the note (30 minutes for completing one-side notes on the sheet of paper)...and I never liked Note-Taking. Do I can just study from my prep books? Is Note-Taking crucial for success in AP Bio exam??</p>