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The Praxis Biology study guide includes instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and a 1000+ practice questions. The study guide covers 26 concepts including Scientific Processes, Mendel’s Genetics, Classification of Organisms and much more!
The Praxis (5235) Biology study guide consists of the following concepts:
| Concept | Number of Lessons | Practice Questions |
| Scientific Inquiry | 10 | 75 |
| Scientific Processes | 8 | 70 |
| Data | 4 | 31 |
| Models | 7 | 50 |
| Lab Safety | 8 | 39 |
| Lab Techniques | 8 | 42 |
| Atoms & Molecules | 13 | 81 |
| Cells | 8 | 50 |
| Gene Processes | 10 | 38 |
| Cell Processes | 11 | 54 |
| Mendel’s Genetics | 4 | 35 |
| Non-Mendelian inheritance | 3 | 13 |
| Evolution & Variation | 10 | 56 |
| Mutations | 6 | 36 |
| Speciation | 6 | 15 |
| Characteristics of Life | 6 | 44 |
| Classification of Organisms | 4 | 41 |
| Organ Systems | 6 | 28 |
| Animal Characteristics | 4 | 9 |
| Plant Characteristics | 7 | 42 |
| Ecological Organization | 4 | 20 |
| Species Relationships | 6 | 33 |
| Biomes & Ecosystems | 5 | 29 |
| Cycles | 4 | 35 |
| Managing Resources | 2 | 18 |
| Impact of Humans | 9 | 51 |
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The Praxis (5235) Biology exam is designed to measure the knowledge and competencies necessary for a beginner high school Biology teacher. Once you have passed your exam you are one step closer to getting into the classroom!
The Praxis Biology: Content Knowledge (5235) exam consists of 150 selected-response questions with a 2-hour and 30 minute time limit. The exam has 6 main content categories:
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