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IB Biology SL
Practice Exams

Practice exams are the perfect resource to customise your revision plan. You can hone your skills on important concepts using the Biology SL Popular Quizzes, or ascend the Biology SL Revision Ladder to reach the hardest questions in the IB! Finally, full length RV-exclusive Biology SL Mock Exam Papers will simulate the experience of taking the actual exams from start to finish.

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Topic Quizzes

Perfect for a quick study session on any topic or concept.

Theme A

Unity & Diversity

A1.1 Water

7 questions

40 mins

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A1.2 Nucleic Acids

7 questions

30 mins

Open Study

A2.2 Cell Structure

6 questions

40 mins

Open Study

A3.1 Diversity of Organisms

7 questions

35 mins

Open Study

A4.1 Evolution & Speciation

9 questions

60 mins

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A4.2 Conservation of Biodiversity

6 questions

30 mins

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Theme B

Form & Function

B1.1 Carbohydrates & Lipids

10 questions

35 mins

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B1.2 Proteins

8 questions

50 mins

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B2.1 Membranes & Membrane Transport

6 questions

35 mins

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B2.2 Organelles & Compartmentalization

6 questions

40 mins

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B2.3 Cell Specialization

10 questions

30 mins

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B3.1 Gas Exchange

6 questions

40 mins

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B3.2 Transport

7 questions

55 mins

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B4.1 Adaptation to Environment

9 questions

35 mins

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B4.2 Ecological Niches

6 questions

40 mins

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Theme C

Interaction & Interdependence

C1.1 Enzymes & Metabolism

8 questions

40 mins

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C1.2 Cell Respiration

7 questions

35 mins

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C1.3 Photosynthesis

6 questions

35 mins

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C2.2 Neural Signalling

7 questions

45 mins

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C3.1 Integration of Body Systems

6 questions

35 mins

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C3.2 Defence Against Disease

7 questions

35 mins

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C4.1 Populations & Communities

6 questions

55 mins

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C4.2 Transfers of Energy & Matter

10 questions

45 mins

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Theme D

Continuity & Change

D1.1 DNA Replication

7 questions

35 mins

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D1.2 Protein Synthesis

7 questions

50 mins

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D1.3 Mutations & Gene Editing

6 questions

35 mins

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D2.1 Cell & Nuclear Division

8 questions

35 mins

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D2.3 Water Potential

7 questions

40 mins

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D3.1 Reproduction

8 questions

45 mins

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D3.2 Inheritance

7 questions

35 mins

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D3.3 Homeostasis

6 questions

30 mins

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D4.1 Natural Selection

6 questions

35 mins

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D4.2 Stability & Change

7 questions

50 mins

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D4.3 Climate Change

6 questions

45 mins

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More IB Biology SL Resources

Questionbank

All the questions you could need! Sorted by topic and arranged by difficulty, with mark schemes and video solutions for every question.

Data-based Questions

Original data-based questions to develop skills in analysing trends, evaluating data, and applying biological concepts in preparation for Paper 2.

Practice Exams

Practice exams refine your revision - use quizzes for key concepts, the Revision Ladder for challenge, and full mock exams to simulate the real exam.

Key Concepts

Helpful refreshers summarizing exactly what you need to know about the most important concepts covered in the course.

Past Papers

Full worked solutions to all past paper questions, taught by experienced IB instructors.

Internal Assessment (IA)

In the IB Biology SL Internal Assessment Bootcamp, you will find resources designed around the most important concepts, techniques, and skills required for success in your IA, created by experienced teachers and examiners.

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Flashcards

Use multiple-choice questions and study crucial terminology on desktop or mobile app to improve your marks!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Revision Village offers three types of IB Biology SL Practice Exams: Popular Quizzes, the Revision Ladder, and Mock Exam Papers. Each serves a different purpose, depending on a student’s revision goals and stage of exam preparation. the Biology SL Popular Quizzes are designed for students who want to test themselves on a specific concept (e.g. Proteins). The Biology SL Revision Ladder covers all Biology SL subtopics, with questions increasing in difficulty from easiest to hardest. The Biology SL Mock Exam Papers are designed to replicate actual IB Biology Standard Level exam papers in terms of length, difficulty, and topic distribution. Additionally, each April and October, Revision Village releases a Prediction Exam—a set of newly written questions designed as a final trial paper before students sit their official IB Biology SL examination papers.
Popular Quizzes are one of the three types of IB Biology SL Practice Exams offered by Revision Village. These short quizzes focus on specific concepts within the Biology SL course (e.g. Homeostasis) and typically last between 30 and 90 minutes—ideal for a single study session. While similar to the Questionbank in targeting individual topics, the Biology SL Popular Quizzes provide an option for students who may not have time to work through all the questions in the Questionbank. This makes the Biology SL Popular Quizzes a valuable tool for focused revision.
Revision Village introduced the Biology Standard Level Revision Ladder to enhance the exam revision process and make the questions more accessible to students who are finding specific topics more challenging. The Biology SL Revision Ladder consists of 10 levels, each increasing in difficulty. The questions across all levels cover the full range of concepts in the IB Biology SL course, making it an excellent starting point for end-of-course revision. Instead of jumping straight into Mock Exams or Past Papers (which can be daunting at the start), students can begin with the Biology SL Revision Ladder, gradually building their confidence as they progress through each level.
The Biology SL Mock Exam Papers are designed to closely simulate the actual exams students will face at the end of their IB Biology Standard Level course. The Mock Exams are Bio SL Practice Exams that are intended for use once students have completed all the topics in the Biology SL course. It is recommended that students attempt the Biology SL Mock Exam Papers under timed, exam conditions to build familiarity and confidence with the difficulty and duration of the IB Biology SL exams.