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Key Facts: BE Abitur Bio 3. PF Exam

255 min

GK / 3. PF Biology Arbeitszeit including 30-minute Lese- und Auswahlzeit (ps_biologie_2026_gk.pdf)

SenBJF Prüfungsschwerpunkte Biologie 2026 Grundkurs

4 → 3

Aufgaben offered vs. Aufgaben the Prüfling must complete

SenBJF Prüfungsschwerpunkte Biologie 2026 Grundkurs

90 BE

Typical total Bewertungseinheiten at grundlegendes Niveau (30 per Aufgabe × 3)

Fachbrief Naturwissenschaften Nr. 6 (Berlin Schulportal)

22.04.2026

Abitur 2026 Haupttermin for LF + 3. pf BIOLOGIE + biologie Pool

SenBJF Prüfungsplan 2025/26

0–15

Notenpunkte scale for the written Biology result

SenBJF Auf Kurs zum Abitur / Oberstufenvereinbarung

Q1–Q4

RLP Themenfelder: Stoffwechsel/Info; Umwelt; Molekulargenetik; Vielfalt/Evolution

RLP gymnasiale Oberstufe Teil C Biologie 2021

Berlin Abitur Biology 3. Prüfungsfach is a German written Grundkurs exam (4 tasks offered, 3 completed, 255 min incl. selection; 2026 date 22.04.2026)—not MCQ and not Leistungskurs. This free English MCQ bank is a study adaptation only.

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1According to the official Prüfungsschwerpunkte Biologie 2026 Grundkurs (SenBJF), what is the Arbeitszeit for Biology as 3. Prüfungsfach / Grundkurs, and what does it include?
A.300 minutes including a 30-minute Lese- und Auswahlzeit (same as Leistungskurs)
B.255 minutes, which already includes an individual 30-minute Lese- und Auswahlzeit
C.225 minutes of pure writing plus a separate oral defence
D.180 minutes because Grundkurs papers are always shortened
Explanation: The Prüfungsschwerpunkte Biologie 2026 Grundkurs set Arbeitszeit at 255 Minuten including an individual Lese- und Auswahlzeit of 30 minutes (AV Prüfungen Anlage 5b). This is the 3. Prüfungsfach / GK track — distinct from Leistungskurs Biology (300 minutes).
2How is a Berlin central Abitur Prüfungsaufgabe in Biologie Grundkurs 2026 structured?
A.Six tasks, all of which must be answered
B.Two tasks chosen in advance by the subject teacher
C.Four tasks, of which the candidate alone selects and works on three
D.One compulsory experimental protocol plus a fixed essay
Explanation: The Prüfungsschwerpunkte state that one Prüfungsaufgabe consists of four Aufgaben, of which three must be worked on. Selection belongs exclusively to the Prüfling; the teacher does not choose Abituraufgaben.
3Which Hilfsmittel are officially permitted in the 2026 Berlin Grundkurs Biology Abitur?
A.A biology textbook and a printed formula collection
B.Any handwritten notes from the Qualifikationsphase
C.An up-to-date German spelling dictionary (Nachschlagewerk der deutschen Rechtschreibung) and the calculator introduced in class
D.A graphical calculator with CAS and an encyclopedia
Explanation: The Prüfungsschwerpunkte Biologie 2026 Grundkurs allow an aktuelles Nachschlagewerk der deutschen Rechtschreibung and the im Unterricht eingeführte Taschenrechner. No textbooks, notes, or CAS encyclopedias are listed.
4The 2026 Berlin Biology Abitur tasks name Inhaltsbereiche from the KMK Bildungsstandards (BiStas AHR). Which set is correct?
A.Leben und Energie; Informationsverarbeitung in Lebewesen; Lebewesen in ihrer Umwelt; Vielfalt des Lebens
B.Anatomie; Physiologie; Genetik; Verhaltensbiologie
C.Zellbiologie; Botanik; Zoologie; Mikrobiologie
D.Stoffwechsel; Reproduktion; Taxonomie; Embryologie
Explanation: BiStas AHR Biologie (KMK 18.06.2020) define four Inhaltsbereiche: Leben und Energie, Informationsverarbeitung in Lebewesen, Lebewesen in ihrer Umwelt, and Vielfalt des Lebens. The Prüfungsschwerpunkte 2026 require each Aufgabe to name its Inhaltsbereich.
5Compared with Leistungskurs Biology, which statement correctly describes the Berlin Grundkurs / 3. Prüfungsfach written track?
A.Identical Arbeitszeit and identical Bewertungseinheiten; only the label differs
B.Shorter Arbeitszeit (255 vs 300 min) and typically fewer Bewertungseinheiten per Aufgabe (about 30 vs 40) at grundlegendes Niveau
C.No written paper — only a mündliche Prüfung
D.Always two consecutive examination days
Explanation: Fachbrief Naturwissenschaften Nr. 6 and the Prüfungsschwerpunkte document GK Arbeitszeit 255 min vs LK 300 min, and gN Bewertungseinheiten of about 30 per Aufgabe (90 total) versus about 40 per Aufgabe (120 total) at erhöhtes Niveau. Content follows RLP GK columns, not LK-only extensions.
6On which date does the SenBJF Prüfungsplan 2025/26 schedule the 2026 Haupttermin for LF + 3. pf BIOLOGIE + biologie Pool?
A.Friday 17.04.2026
B.Wednesday 22.04.2026
C.Friday 24.04.2026
D.Tuesday 19.05.2026
Explanation: The Prüfungsplan lists Mi, 22.04.2026 as LF + 3. pf BIOLOGIE + biologie Pool. 17.04.2026 covers other 3. Prüfungsfächer; 24.04.2026 is Chemistry; 19.05.2026 is the Biology Nachtermin.
7According to the Prüfungsschwerpunkte, who decides which three of the four Biology Aufgaben are completed?
A.The subject teacher selects three tasks before the exam starts
B.The school's Fachkonferenz votes on a fixed combination for the whole course
C.The Prüfling alone chooses; the teacher makes no selection of Abituraufgaben
D.SenBJF assigns different fixed combinations to different schools
Explanation: The Hinweise state explicitly that selection belongs exclusively to the Prüfling and that the Lehrkraft trifft keine Auswahl von Abituraufgaben. Choice may be changed until the end of the regular Arbeitszeit.
8In Berlin's Gesamtqualifikation (Auf Kurs zum Abitur), how do Notenpunkte from a written Abitur exam such as Biology enter Block II?
A.They are ignored if the course grade was already high
B.Each exam's Notenpunkte are multiplied by four and summed into Block II (100–300 points across five exams)
C.They replace all Qualifikationsphase Kursnoten entirely
D.Only Leistungskurs exams count; 3. Prüfungsfach results are advisory
Explanation: SenBJF 'Auf Kurs zum Abitur' shows Block II as Abiturprüfungen with Notenpunkte × 4, yielding 100–300 points across five exams. The 3. Prüfungsfach is one of those five exams and counts fully.
9Which statement about Anforderungsbereiche (AFB) on Berlin Biology papers is most accurate for the Grundkurs accent?
A.Only AFB III appears; AFB I is banned
B.AFB II carries the main weight; AFB I is weighted more strongly than AFB III
C.AFB I, II, and III must each be exactly one-third of all Bewertungseinheiten
D.Grundkurs papers contain no AFB labels
Explanation: BiStas AHR and Berlin Naturwissenschaften guidance place the Schwerpunkt in AFB II, with AFB I weighted more strongly than AFB III. Relative to LK, GK papers typically include a higher share of AFB I.
10Why is OpenExamPrep's Biology 3. Prüfungsfach bank described as an English-language MCQ study adaptation?
A.Because SenBJF officially delivers the Biology Abitur in English only
B.Because the official exam is German material-bound constructed-response; these MCQs train concepts but do not simulate format or language
C.Because MCQs are the only legal item type under AV Prüfungen Anlage 3b
D.Because Pool tasks from IQB are already multiple-choice
Explanation: Official Berlin Biology papers are German, kontextorientiert, and materialgebunden with Teilaufgaben — not MCQs. This bank is an English study aid for concept and judgment practice and must not be confused with an official translation or format simulation.

About the BE Abitur Bio 3. PF Exam

Biology as 3. Prüfungsfach in the Berlin Abitur is the written Grundkurs / grundlegendes-Niveau track (not Leistungsfach). Candidates sit the same 2026 Biology calendar day as LF and the biologie Pool (22.04.2026) but under GK timing (255 minutes) and GK Bewertungseinheiten. Content follows RLP Teil C Biologie Q1–Q4 and the four BiStas AHR Inhaltsbereiche. Official tasks are German, material-bound, and constructed-response. This free bank offers 100 original English MCQs for concept and judgment practice only; it is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, not a simulation of the written paper, and not the Leistungskurs track.

Exam sponsor: Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Familie (SenBJF), Land Berlin. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Per Prüfungsschwerpunkte Biologie 2026 Grundkurs (SenBJF): one Prüfungsaufgabe offers four inhaltlich zusammenhängende, kontextorientierte, materialgebundene Aufgaben; the Prüfling alone chooses three. Each Aufgabe names a BiStas AHR Inhaltsbereich (Leben und Energie; Informationsverarbeitung in Lebewesen; Lebewesen in ihrer Umwelt; Vielfalt des Lebens). Coverage spans at least three of Q1–Q4 of RLP Teil C Biologie. Arbeitszeit 255 minutes including 30 minutes Lese- und Auswahlzeit. Hilfsmittel: German spelling dictionary and the class-introduced calculator. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation—not an official translation or format simulation—and cannot replace German written practice. It is the 3. Prüfungsfach / Grundkurs track, not Leistungskurs Biology.

Time Limit

255 minutes including 30-minute Lese- und Auswahlzeit (Prüfungsschwerpunkte Biologie 2026 Grundkurs; AV Prüfungen Anlage 5b). Distinct from Leistungskurs Biology (300 minutes). 2026 Haupttermin: 22.04.2026 (LF + 3. pf BIOLOGIE + biologie Pool); Nachtermin Biology: 19.05.2026.

Passing Score

Fachliche Leistung is marked in Bewertungseinheiten (typically 90 BE total at GK / gN) and converted to Notenpunkte 0–15. Per SenBJF 'Auf Kurs zum Abitur', Block II minima include among others at least 100 points (exams ×4) across all five Abitur exams; the Gesamtqualifikation must reach at least 300 of 900 points.

Exam / Certification Fees

No separate per-subject exam fee is published for regular school candidates; administration runs through the public school pathway under SenBJF.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

22%

Leben und Energie / cellular metabolism (Q1)

Enzymes, membranes, ATP, mitochondria, respiration stages, fermentation — BiStas 'Leben und Energie' / RLP 3.2.1 GK.

18%

Informationsverarbeitung (Q1)

Neurons, resting/action potentials, synapses — BiStas 'Informationsverarbeitung in Lebewesen'.

20%

Lebewesen in ihrer Umwelt (Q2)

Population ecology, biotic interactions, niche, cycles and energy flow — RLP 3.2.2 GK.

18%

Molekulargenetik (Q3)

DNA, gene expression, mutations, basic molecular methods, pedigrees — RLP 3.2.3 GK.

12%

Vielfalt und Evolution (Q4)

Evolutionary factors, selection, speciation, homology — RLP 3.2.4 GK.

10%

Exam literacy (3. PF / GK)

Format, timing, Hilfsmittel, AFB/BE, distinction from Leistungsfach.

Preparing for the BE Abitur Bio 3. PF Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Fachliche Leistung is marked in Bewertungseinheiten (typically 90 BE total at GK / gN) and converted to Notenpunkte 0–15. Per SenBJF 'Auf Kurs zum Abitur', Block II minima include among others at least 100 points (exams ×4) across all five Abitur exams; the Gesamtqualifikation must reach at least 300 of 900 points.
  • Assessment: Per Prüfungsschwerpunkte Biologie 2026 Grundkurs (SenBJF): one Prüfungsaufgabe offers four inhaltlich zusammenhängende, kontextorientierte, materialgebundene Aufgaben; the Prüfling alone chooses three. Each Aufgabe names a BiStas AHR Inhaltsbereich (Leben und Energie; Informationsverarbeitung in Lebewesen; Lebewesen in ihrer Umwelt; Vielfalt des Lebens). Coverage spans at least three of Q1–Q4 of RLP Teil C Biologie. Arbeitszeit 255 minutes including 30 minutes Lese- und Auswahlzeit. Hilfsmittel: German spelling dictionary and the class-introduced calculator. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation—not an official translation or format simulation—and cannot replace German written practice. It is the 3. Prüfungsfach / Grundkurs track, not Leistungskurs Biology.
  • Time limit: 255 minutes including 30-minute Lese- und Auswahlzeit (Prüfungsschwerpunkte Biologie 2026 Grundkurs; AV Prüfungen Anlage 5b). Distinct from Leistungskurs Biology (300 minutes). 2026 Haupttermin: 22.04.2026 (LF + 3. pf BIOLOGIE + biologie Pool); Nachtermin Biology: 19.05.2026.
  • Exam / certification fees: No separate per-subject exam fee is published for regular school candidates; administration runs through the public school pathway under SenBJF. Official sources

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BE Abitur Bio 3. PF: Suggested Study Strategy

1Treat this as Grundkurs / 3. Prüfungsfach preparation — do not rely on Leistungskurs-only RLP columns (e.g. Michaelis–Menten KM, electrotonic conduction detail) as mandatory.
2Practise selecting three of four material-bound tasks under time pressure; the official choice may be changed until the end of the 255 minutes.
3Drill BiStas Inhaltsbereich labels so you can map each Aufgabe to Leben und Energie, Informationsverarbeitung, Umwelt, or Vielfalt.
4Use operators from the einheitliche Operatorenliste; MCQs here train recognition, not full German text production.
5Review Sekundarstufe I prerequisites (membranes, basic photosynthesis/ecology) — the Prüfungsschwerpunkte explicitly allow their use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same exam as Berlin Abitur Biology Leistungsfach?

No. This ID covers Biology as 3. Prüfungsfach at Grundkurs / grundlegendes Niveau. Leistungsfach Biology has a longer Arbeitszeit (300 minutes), higher Bewertungseinheiten, and LK-only RLP content. Both sat on 22.04.2026 with the biologie Pool, but they are distinct tracks.

Are these practice questions the same format as the official exam?

No. The official paper is German, material-bound, constructed-response (four Aufgaben, choose three). This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice only.

How long is the written Grundkurs / 3. Prüfungsfach Biology exam?

255 minutes, which already includes an individual 30-minute Lese- und Auswahlzeit (Prüfungsschwerpunkte Biologie 2026 Grundkurs; AV Prüfungen Anlage 5b).

What content areas appear on the 2026 GK paper?

Tasks name BiStas AHR Inhaltsbereiche: Leben und Energie; Informationsverarbeitung in Lebewesen; Lebewesen in ihrer Umwelt; Vielfalt des Lebens. Berlin papers cover at least three of the four Qualifikationsphase Kurshalbjahre (Q1–Q4) from RLP Teil C Biologie.

Is there a separate fee for the Biology Abitur paper?

No separate per-subject exam fee is published for regular school candidates; SenBJF administers the Abitur through the school pathway.

How is the result scored?

Fachliche Leistung is marked in Bewertungseinheiten (typically 30 BE per Aufgabe / 90 BE total at GK) and converted to Notenpunkte 0–15. The exam contributes (×4) to Block II of the Gesamtqualifikation (300–900 points overall).