PagineNorthern Ireland Year 14 Biology Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Year 14 biology practice tests for Northern Ireland, written to the Northern Ireland Curriculum. 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
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
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What these tests cover
Course: A level Biology (CCEA)
Skills across all five tests: Homeostasis (14) · Molecular Genetics (13) · Genetics (11) · Evolution (10) · Animal Systems (10) · Diversity of Living Things (9) · Metabolic Processes (9) · Biochemistry (9) · Population Dynamics (6) · Cells & Genetics (5)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- Viruses are not considered fully living mainly because they…
A. cannot reproduce without a host cell B. have a protein coat C. contain DNA or RNA D. can mutateShow answer
cannot reproduce without a host cell - The functional unit of the kidney is the…
A. nephron B. villus C. neuron D. alveolusShow answer
nephron - The resting membrane potential of a neuron is maintained mainly by the…
A. myelin sheath B. calcium channel only C. sodium–potassium pump D. synaptic cleftShow answer
sodium–potassium pump - A species is usually defined as a group of organisms that can…
A. interbreed and produce fertile offspring B. live in the same place C. look similar D. eat the same foodShow answer
interbreed and produce fertile offspring
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these Northern Ireland Year 14 Biology practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the Northern Ireland curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the Northern Ireland Curriculum — Working scientifically, Biology, Chemistry, Physics. 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.
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 government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.