PagineAlberta Grade 12 Biology Practice Tests
Five free, full-length practice tests for Grade 12 biology in Alberta, written to the Alberta curriculum (new K–6 programs). Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~20 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
Choose a practice test
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.
What these tests cover
Alberta curriculum strands:
Course: Biology 30
Skills across all five tests: Homeostasis (13) · Molecular Genetics (13) · Genetics (11) · Diversity of Living Things (10) · Biochemistry (10) · Metabolic Processes (10) · Animal Systems (10) · Evolution (10) · Cells & Genetics (6) · Population Dynamics (4)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with some calculation questions from Grade 7 up.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- PCR is a technique used to…
A. make many copies of a DNA segment B. grow bacteria C. sequence proteins D. cut cellsShow answer
make many copies of a DNA segment - Crossing over during meiosis increases…
A. cell size B. genetic variation C. mutation rates only D. the number of chromosomesShow answer
genetic variation - The final electron acceptor in aerobic cellular respiration is…
A. carbon dioxide B. glucose C. water D. oxygenShow answer
oxygen - A codon is a sequence of…
A. three nucleotides that codes for an amino acid B. three amino acids C. two genes D. one chromosomeShow answer
three nucleotides that codes for an amino acid
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these Alberta Grade 12 Biology practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with some calculation questions from Grade 7 up. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the Alberta curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the Alberta curriculum (new K–6 programs) — the strands are Life science, Physical science, Earth and space science, Science inquiry and STSE. Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key, so you can use it in class or at the kitchen table.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.