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Key Facts: Biology Exam
Biology is a current separately selectable YTL Matriculation Examination humanities/natural sciences test.
Candidates answer up to 7 of 11 tasks; maximum score is 120 points.
Each test day lasts six hours in the digital Abitti environment.
2026 fees are €38 (spring) or €41 (autumn) per test.
Maximum two humanities/natural-science tests per examination period (one per day).
Official papers are taken in Finnish or Swedish; this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.
Assessment uses modular task types and Bloom/Krathwohl–Anderson cognitive levels per YTL guidance.
Practice Finland Ylioppilastutkinto Biology with 100 original study MCQs covering core lukio knowledge, application, and exam strategy. Official test is a 6-hour digital paper (up to 7/11 tasks, max 120 points).
Sample Biology Practice Questions
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1Which organelle is the primary site of ATP production by oxidative phosphorylation in eukaryotic cells?
2Which macromolecule stores hereditary information in most cellular organisms?
3Which structure is present in plant cells but absent from animal cells?
4Enzymes increase reaction rates mainly by
5In aerobic respiration, which molecule is the final electron acceptor of the electron transport chain?
6Which process builds polymers from monomers by removing water?
7Where does the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis occur in a chloroplast?
8A phospholipid bilayer is amphipathic because each phospholipid molecule has
9During glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is converted into
10Which statement best describes facilitated diffusion?
About the Biology Exam
The Finnish Matriculation Examination Biology is a current national Matriculation Examination subject test administered by YTL. It assesses knowledge and maturity based on Finland's general upper secondary (lukio) curriculum in Biology. Official digital paper: answer up to 7 of 11 tasks (max 120 points) in six hours. Scope emphasis: cell biology, genetics, physiology, ecology, evolution, and scientific inquiry from the lukio biology syllabus. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts, judgment, and analysis. It is not an official translation or a full simulation of essay/data/constructed-response production.
Exam sponsor: Matriculation Examination Board (Ylioppilastutkintolautakunta, YTL). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Digital humanities and natural sciences test in Biology. YTL publishes 9–11 tasks depending on subject; candidates answer a prescribed subset (physics/chemistry/biology: up to 7 of 11; other humanities/natural-science subjects: up to 5 of 9). For Biology: answer a maximum of 7 questions out of 11. Maximum score 120. Item types may include essays, multiple-choice modules, drawing/data analysis, and mixed materials (text, images, video, maps, statistics). Two test days per examination period; maximum two humanities/natural-science tests per period (one per day).
Time Limit
6 hours
Passing Score
Relative grades L (laudatur), E (eximia cum laude approbatur), M (magna cum laude approbatur), C (cum laude approbatur), B (lubenter approbatur), A (approbatur), or I (improbatur). Score-to-grade thresholds are set after each examination period by the Matriculation Examination Board; there is no fixed national percentage cut-score published in advance.
Exam / Certification Fees
€38 per test (spring 2026); €41 per test (autumn 2026). Fee for a request for administrative review: €56 (spring 2026) / €60 (autumn 2026). Candidates subject to extended compulsory education may take some tests free of charge. (Official YTL examination fees page.)
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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.
Cell, genetics, and molecular biology
Core cellular and genetic knowledge.
Physiology and organismal biology
Structure–function relationships.
Ecology and environmental biology
Systems thinking and sustainability.
Data analysis and scientific reasoning
Graphs, experiments, and claims evaluation.
Preparing for the Biology Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Relative grades L (laudatur), E (eximia cum laude approbatur), M (magna cum laude approbatur), C (cum laude approbatur), B (lubenter approbatur), A (approbatur), or I (improbatur). Score-to-grade thresholds are set after each examination period by the Matriculation Examination Board; there is no fixed national percentage cut-score published in advance.
- Assessment: Digital humanities and natural sciences test in Biology. YTL publishes 9–11 tasks depending on subject; candidates answer a prescribed subset (physics/chemistry/biology: up to 7 of 11; other humanities/natural-science subjects: up to 5 of 9). For Biology: answer a maximum of 7 questions out of 11. Maximum score 120. Item types may include essays, multiple-choice modules, drawing/data analysis, and mixed materials (text, images, video, maps, statistics). Two test days per examination period; maximum two humanities/natural-science tests per period (one per day).
- Time limit: 6 hours
- Exam / certification fees: €38 per test (spring 2026); €41 per test (autumn 2026). Fee for a request for administrative review: €56 (spring 2026) / €60 (autumn 2026). Candidates subject to extended compulsory education may take some tests free of charge. (Official YTL examination fees page.) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finnish Matriculation Examination Biology test?
It is a current national subject test administered by the Matriculation Examination Board (YTL), assessing lukio-curriculum knowledge and maturity in Biology.
What is the official format?
A six-hour digital Abitti examination. Candidates answer up to 7 of 11 tasks for a maximum of 120 points. Tasks may include materials, multiple-choice modules, essays, and data analysis.
What is the 2026 fee?
€38 per test in spring 2026 and €41 per test in autumn 2026 according to the official YTL examination fees page.
Are OpenExamPrep questions official past papers?
No. They are original English-language MCQ study questions. They reinforce concepts and judgment but do not replace official constructed-response practice in Finnish or Swedish.
How are grades assigned?
Grades are L, E, M, C, B, A, or I. Thresholds are set by YTL after each examination period using standardised scoring procedures.
How many humanities/natural science tests can I take per period?
A maximum of two: one on each of the two designated humanities/natural-science test days in an examination period.