Biology
Both Biology E and M have
- 80 multiple-choice questions
- 60 of the 80 questions are common to both Biology E and M, followed by 20 specialized questions for each section
Biology E/M Test Content
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Cell structure and organization, mitosis, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, enzymes, biosynthesis, biological chemistry
Ecology
Energy flow, nutrient cycles, populations, communities, ecosystems, biomes, conservation biology, biodiversity, effects of human intervention
Genetics
Meiosis, Mendelian genetics, inheritance patterns, molecular genetics, population genetics
Organismal Biology
Structure, function, and development of organisms (with emphasis on plants and animals), animal behavior
Evolution and Diversity
Origin of life, evidence of evolution, patterns of evolution, natural selection, speciation, classification and diversity of organisms
Biology-E and Biology-M Skills Specifications
Knowledge of Fundamental Concepts
Remembering specific facts; demonstrating straightforward knowledge of information and familiarity with terminology
Application
Understanding concepts and reformulating information into other equivalent forms; applying knowledge to unfamiliar and/or practical situations; solving problems using mathematical relationships
Interpretation
Inferring and deducing from qualitative and quantitative data and integrating information to form conclusions; recognizing unstated assumptions
