CLEP Biology Study Online Center
Use one focused loop: map the main ideas, take the practice test, then return to quick review and flashcards for the topics that need another pass.
Practice Test 1
Complete the timed practice form, then review every answer explanation.
- 115 source-backed questions
- 90-minute countdown after Begin Test
- Explanations shown after submission
Quick Review
Review the source-backed boxes before or after you take the practice test.
- 50 source-backed review boxes
- One popup study view
- Return to the Online Center after review
Flashcards
Use active recall to review the terms and ideas in this subject.
- 265 source-backed cards
- Search, filter, shuffle, and flip
- Mark known cards as you study
Study Blueprint
See the main domains and the unlinked topic list before your next study block.
- 5 domain cards
- 50 topics listed below
- Topic links are not added yet
The Exam at a Glance
This study Online Center centers the timed practice form, then gives you the quick-review boxes and flashcards you need to repair missed concepts.
CLEP Biology Topics: Learn and Review
Use these topics to organize your next study block. Topic links will be added later.
- 1. Chemical Composition of Organisms
- 2. Origin of Life
- 3. Cell Structure and Organelles
- 4. Cell Membrane and Transport
- 5. Prokaryotic vs.\ Eukaryotic Cells
- 6. Enzymes
- 7. Cellular Respiration
- 8. Photosynthesis
- 9. Mitosis and Cytokinesis
- 10. Meiosis and Genetic Recombination
- 11. DNA Structure and Replication
- 12. Gene Expression: Transcription and Translation
- 13. Mutations and Gene Regulation
- 14. Viruses and Transformation
- 15. Plant Structure and Tissues
- 16. Plant Transport
- 17. Plant Reproduction and Alternation of Generations
- 18. Plant Hormones and Tropisms
- 19. Animal Digestive and Respiratory Systems
- 20. Animal Circulatory and Excretory Systems
- 21. Animal Nervous and Skeletal Systems
- 22. Animal Immune System and Homeostasis
- 23. Animal Hormonal Control
- 24. Animal Reproduction and Fertilization
- 25. Animal Development
- 26. Vertebrate Extraembryonic Membranes and Placenta
- 27. Mendelian Genetics
- 28. Chromosomal Inheritance, Linkage, and Sex-Linked Traits
- 29. Polygenic Inheritance and Multiple Alleles
- 30. Energy Flow and Biogeochemical Cycles
- 31. Population Growth and Regulation
- 32. Community Ecology and Succession
- 33. Biomes, Niche, and Island Biogeography
- 34. Natural Selection and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
- 35. Speciation and Punctuated Equilibrium
- 36. Evidence of Evolution
- 37. Classification and Taxonomy
- 38. Human Evolution
- 39. Animal Behavior
- 40. Human Population and Social Biology
- POWER BOX 1 --- Core Formula and Equation Sheet
- POWER BOX 2 --- Terms Students Always Confuse
- POWER BOX 3 --- Core Taxonomy of Life
- POWER BOX 4 --- Landmark Experiments and Named Concepts You Must Recognize
- POWER BOX 5 --- How to Work a Genetics Cross or Pedigree Problem
- POWER BOX 6 --- Exam Format and Question-Type Playbook
- POWER BOX 7 --- Process Box: DNA to Functional Protein
- POWER BOX 8 --- Hardy-Weinberg Calculation Emergency Guide
- POWER BOX 9 --- CLEP Trap Statements
- POWER BOX 10 --- Final 15-Minute Review
For now, this is a clean topic list for review planning; the topic names are intentionally not linked.
Study Blueprint
Start with the domains below, then use the practice center to turn recognition into recall.
1. Chemical Composition of Organisms
Use the quick review first, then check this domain with the practice questions and flashcards.
2. Origin of Life
Use the quick review first, then check this domain with the practice questions and flashcards.
3. Cell Structure and Organelles
Use the quick review first, then check this domain with the practice questions and flashcards.
4. Cell Membrane and Transport
Use the quick review first, then check this domain with the practice questions and flashcards.
5. Prokaryotic vs.\ Eukaryotic Cells
Use the quick review first, then check this domain with the practice questions and flashcards.
CLEP Biology is a 115-question exam spanning molecular, organismal and population biology. This Online Center covers 40 topics, from the chemical composition of organisms through mitosis and cytokinesis, alternation of generations in plants, and animal development, with 265 outline-aligned flashcards.
Study path
- Map the main domains in the Study Blueprint.
- Take the practice test and read every explanation.
- Use Quick Review and Flashcards to repair weak spots, then retest.
The practice tools open in a focused study window so you can keep your place on this Online Center.
115 questions · 90 minutes
No timer is running on this screen. The countdown starts only after you select Begin Test.
Answer every question, then use the explanations to choose what to review next.
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CLEP Biology: study questions
What can I study in this CLEP Biology Online Center?
This CLEP Biology Online Center includes practice.
How should I use the CLEP Biology resources?
Choose a topic or practice activity from this Online Center. Review the linked explanation, try the practice, and use the result to decide what to study next. Check each resource’s directions for its format and access requirements.
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