PagineNew York Grade 9 Biology Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 9 biology practice tests for New York, written to the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. 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
Skills across all five tests: Molecular Genetics (14) · Homeostasis (14) · Genetics (11) · Biochemistry (10) · Animal Systems (10) · Metabolic Processes (10) · Evolution (9) · Diversity of Living Things (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
- Active transport differs from diffusion because it…
A. requires energy to move substances against a concentration gradient B. only moves water C. needs no energy D. happens only in plantsShow answer
requires energy to move substances against a concentration gradient - Gas exchange in the lungs happens in tiny air sacs called…
A. nephrons B. alveoli C. villi D. bronchiShow answer
alveoli - The functional unit of the kidney is the…
A. nephron B. villus C. neuron D. alveolusShow answer
nephron - Most homeostatic systems in the body work by…
A. random change B. negative feedback C. positive feedback only D. no feedbackShow answer
negative feedback
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these New York Grade 9 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 New York curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards — Physical science, Life science, Earth & space science, Engineering & science practices. 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.