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PRAXIS II Biology Content Knowledge, Part 1 Exam

The Biology Content Knowledge, Part 1 Exam is taken by candidates interested in teaching secondary school biology. is the exam is composed of 75 multiple choice questions: 19 questions cover diversity of life, plants, and animals; 13 questions cover basic principles of science; 12 questions cover molecular and cellular biology; 11 questions cover classical genetics and evolution ; 10 questions cover ecology; and 10 questions cover science, technology, and society. Candidates have one hour to complete the exam.

The Diversity of Life section of the exam covers plant and animal classifications and kingdoms, the evolution of plants, plant anatomy, plant physiology, plant reproductive characteristics, animal evolution, animal organ systems, animal systems functions, animal reproduction, and learned and inherited animal behavior.

The Basic Principles of Science section of the exam covers scientific history, science-based concepts, scientific approaches, math applications used in science, analysis of information, presenting information in a scientific facet, and laboratory experimental methods.

The Molecular and Cellular Biology section of the exam covers cell design and characteristics, chemicals in connection to various life forms, and molecular genetics.

The Classical Genetics and Evolution section of the exam covers Mendelian inheritance, genetic disorders, and genetics and populations.

The Ecology section of the exam covers energy flow, ecosystems, species communities, niches, and characteristics of a variety of populations.

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