AP Biology

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AP Biology

About the Exam

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 exam.

Exam Duration
3hrs

Exam Date

AP Biology Exam

This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Biology Exam.

Exam Components

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Section I: Multiple Choice

60 questions 1hr 30mins 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:

Section II: Free Response

6 questions 1hr 30mins 50% of Score

The free-response section includes two long questions and four short questions.

Questions will test your ability to:

Exam Essentials

Exam Preparation

AP Classroom Resources

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AP Biology Equations and Formulas Sheet

You are allowed to use this resource on the AP Biology Exam. It is also available in Appendix A of the Course and Exam Description.

Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information

Go to the Exam Questions and Scoring Information section of the AP Biology Exam page on AP Central to review the latest released free-response questions and scoring information.

Past Exam Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information

Go to AP Central to review free-response questions and scoring information from past AP Biology exams.

AP Biology Course and Exam Description

This is the core document for the course. It clearly lays out the course content and describes the exam and AP Program in general.

Services for Students with Disabilities

Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for accommodations for the through-course assessment and the end-of-course exam. If you’re using assistive technology and need help accessing the PDFs in this section in another format, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-713-8333 or by email at [email protected]. For information about taking AP Exams, or other College Board assessments, with accommodations, visit the Services for Students with Disabilities website.