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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
| CONTENT | 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 |
| BIOLOGY E AND BIOLOGY M | Approximate % of Test | | Skills Specifications | 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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