AP Biology
Exam Breakdown
Exam Breakdown
Section I: Multiple Choice | 60 Questions | 1 Hour and 30 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score
Section II: Free Response | 6 Questions | 1 Hour and 30 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score
2 Long Questions and 4 Short Questions
*Four Function, Scientific, and/or Graphing Calculator Allowed Throughout Exam
Units
Units
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life | 8–11%
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function | 10–13%
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics | 12–16%
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle | 10–15%
Unit 5: Heredity | 8–11%
Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation | 12–16%
Unit 7: Natural Selection | 13–20%
Unit 8: Ecology | 10–15%
Resources
Resources