Free biology test
Free National 5 Biology practice test
14 questions, all seven sections, 20 minutes. Then your weakest section, a lesson and a plan.
- Four-option multiple choice in the style of Section 1, about a minute and a half a question.
The course
| Section | Syllabus topics | Questions on a practice paper |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cells, membranes and DNA | Cell biology, key areas 1 to 3 | 3 of 20 |
| 2. Proteins, genetic engineering and respiration | Cell biology, key areas 4 to 6 | 3 of 20 |
| 3. New cells, nerves and hormones | Multicellular organisms, key areas 1 and 2 | 3 of 20 |
| 4. Reproduction and inheritance | Multicellular organisms, key areas 3 and 4 | 3 of 20 |
| 5. Transport and absorption | Multicellular organisms, key areas 5 to 7 | 3 of 20 |
| 6. Ecosystems and sampling | Life on Earth, key areas 1 and 2 | 2 of 20 |
| 7. Photosynthesis, food and evolution | Life on Earth, key areas 3 to 6 | 3 of 20 |
The question paper is 80 of the 100 marks: 20 multiple-choice marks in Section 1 and 60 in Section 2. The assignment is the other 20.
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Independent preparation for the SQA National 5 Biology exam. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Qualifications Scotland (SQA).