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About the Exam
About the Exam
Exam Overview
The AP Biology Exam will test your understanding of the biological concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to utilize the scientific method and analyze data. You are allowed to use a four-function calculator (with square root), scientific, or graphing functions throughout the exam.
Exam Duration
3hrs
Prepare for Your Exam
Prepare for Your Exam
YouTube Playlist
YouTube Playlist
Use the CollegeBoard's YouTube playlist to watch live review videos
Section 1: Multiple Choice
Section 1: Multiple Choice
60 questions | 1hr 30 mins | 50% of score
The multiple-choice section includes individual, single questions as well as sets of questions that refer to the same diagram or data presentation.
Questions will test your ability to:
Explain biological concepts, processes, and models
Analyze diagrams, flow charts, and other visual representations
Use the scientific method
Perform mathematical calculations to analyze data
Support scientific claims with evidence
Section II: Free Response
Section II: Free Response
6 questions | 1 hour 30 mins | 50% of score
The free-response section includes two long questions and four short questions.
Questions will test your ability to:
Interpret and evaluate results from an experiment
Graph and analyze data
Understand the principles and procedures of lab investigations
Predict the causes or effects of a change in a biological system
Analyze a visual representation of a biological phenomenon
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