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SAT Biology E/M
Biology E/M
SAT Subjects Test – Biology E/M (E: Ecological/M: Molecular) assesses the candidates understanding of general biology at the college preparatory level. The duration of the test is one hour.
Purpose: SAT Subjects Test of Biology E/M (E: Ecological/M: Molecular) measures the knowledge of biology at a college preparatory level with either an ecological emphasis (Biology E) or a molecular emphasis (Biology M)
How to choose Biology E/M
- A student is advised to take Biology E if he/she feels more comfortable answering questions pertaining to biological communities, populations and energy flow.
- A student is advised to take Biology M if he/she feels more comfortable answering questions pertaining to biochemistry, cellular structure and processes such as respiration and photosynthesis.
Important: Indicate choice of Biology E or Biology M on your answer sheet on test day.
Formate:SAT Subjects Test on Biology E/M follow the following given Format:
- 80 multiple-choice questions.
- 60 of the 80 questions are common to both Biology E and M, followed by 20 specialized questions for each section.
Questions may require to :- SAT Subjects Test on Biology E/M follow the following given Format:
Recall and understand the major concepts of biology and to apply the principles. Organize and interpret results obtained by observation and experimentation. Draw conclusions or make inferences from the experimental data, including data presented in graphic or tabular form. Solve problems with simple numerical calculations using the metric system.
SAT Subject Test - Biology (E/M) At A Glance
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CONTENT
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APPROXIMATE % OF E TEST |
APPROXIMATE % OF M TEST |
| Cellular and Molecular Biology : Cell structure and organization, mitosis, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, enzymes, biosynthesis, biological chemistry |
15 |
27 |
| Ecology : Energy flow, nutrient cycles, populations, communities, ecosystems, biomes, conservation biology, biodiversity, effects of human intervention |
23 |
13 |
| Genetics : Meiosis, Mendelian genetics, inheritance patterns, molecular genetics, population genetics |
15 |
20 |
| Organismal Biology : Structure, function, and development or organisms (with emphasis on plants and animals), animal behaviour |
25 |
25 |
| Evolution and Diversity : Origin of life, evidence of evolution, patterns of evolution, natural selection, speciation, classification and diversity of organisms |
22 |
15 |
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BIOLOGY E AND BIOLOGY M
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Approximate % of Test |
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| Knowledge of Fundamental Concepts:remembering specific facts; demonstrating straightforward knowledge of information and familiarity with terminology |
30 |
Application:
understanding concepts and reformulating information into other equivalent forms; applying knowledge to unfamiliar and/or practical situations; solving problems using mathematical relationships |
35 |
Interpretation:
Inferring and deducing from the qualitative and quantitative data and integrating information to form conclusions; recognizing unstated assumptions |
35 |
Important: * Topics in italics are tested on the Level 2 Test only. The content of Level1 overlaps somewhat with that on Level 2, but the emphasis on Level 2 is on more advanced content. Plane Euclidean Geometry is not tested directly on Level 2.
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