Free biology test
Free Higher Human Biology practice test
16 questions, all eight sections, 25 minutes. Then your weakest section, a lesson and a plan.
- Four-option multiple choice on the key methods, about 90 seconds a question. Have a calculator and paper to hand.
The course
| Section | Questions on a timed paper |
|---|---|
| 1. Cells, DNA and gene expression | 3 of 20 |
| 2. Mutations, genomics and metabolic pathways | 2 of 20 |
| 3. Cellular respiration and energy in muscle | 2 of 20 |
| 4. Reproduction, fertility and screening | 3 of 20 |
| 5. Blood vessels and the heart | 2 of 20 |
| 6. Cardiovascular disease, blood glucose and obesity | 2 of 20 |
| 7. The nervous system, memory and synapses | 3 of 20 |
| 8. Defence against disease, immunisation and clinical trials | 3 of 20 |
The exam is one question paper of 2 hours 30 minutes and 100 marks: Section 1 is 20 marks of multiple choice and Section 2 is 80 marks of written questions.
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