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CLEP Biology Practice Test: Free Questions, Flashcards & Quick Review
Prepare for CLEP Biology with independent practice, flashcards, and quick review. Explore the official exam format, strengthen one weak topic, and compare a study guide with your learning needs.
CLEP Biology Practice Tests
Work through the existing practice form and review the explanations. Its scope and timing are described in the study view.
CLEP Biology Flashcards
Search, shuffle, and flip the existing deck to practice active recall.
CLEP Biology Study Guides
Biology for Beginners
General biology review; compare the contents with CLEP Biology requirements before buying.
View book & purchase options →CLEP Biology Quick Review
Open the existing quick review and work on one concept at a time.
MEET THE ASSESSMENT · CHOOSE YOUR NEXT SKILL
Know CLEP Biology before you start.
College Board lists approximately 115 questions in 90 minutes, including some unscored pretest questions. The exam covers a year of general biology across molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and population biology. Independent practice here is study feedback, not a CLEP score; check your college’s credit policy before planning an exam.
Official assessment information ↗Cells and molecules
Trace how cell structures support their functions. Avoid memorizing a name without explaining its role.
Explore this study route →Organisms and systems
Connect each process with the organism or body system in which it operates.
Explore this study route →Populations and evolution
Distinguish changes in individuals from changes in populations over generations.
Explore this study route →Practice with evidence
Read the graph axes and identify the evidence before choosing a biological explanation.
Explore this study route →Practice Test 1
Complete the timed practice form, then review every answer explanation.
- 115 independent practice questions
- 90-minute countdown after Begin Test
- Explanations shown after submission
Quick Review
Review one concept before practice, then revisit ideas behind your missed answers.
- 50 concept 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 concept flashcards
- Search, filter, shuffle, and flip
- Mark known cards as you study
Study Topics
Choose a study topic, then use quick review or flashcards to strengthen it.
- 5 domain cards
- 50 topics listed below
- Use review and flashcards for your chosen topic
Your Free Study Tools 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
Choose a topic for your next session. Check the official assessment guidance above for current requirements.
- 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
Use this topic list to plan review. The independent study resources are not an official exam blueprint.
Study Topics
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 Topics.
- 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.
A USEFUL NEXT STEP
CLEP Biology: study questions
What is the official CLEP Biology assessment format?
College Board lists approximately 115 questions in 90 minutes, including some unscored pretest questions. The exam covers a year of general biology across molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and population biology. Independent practice here is study feedback, not a CLEP score; check your college’s credit policy before planning an exam.
Official source ↗How should I use these independent CLEP Biology study tools?
Start with a practice activity, review explanations for missed questions, and use quick review or flashcards for one weak topic. The practice results are study feedback, not official exam scores. Compare a book’s contents with your course or test requirements before buying.
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