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Key Facts: GACE Biology (710) Exam

220

Passing Scaled Score (Induction)

GACE Biology (710) test information

$169

Test Fee (2026)

GACE Biology (710) registration

100

Selected-Response Questions

GACE Biology (710) test information

2.5 hours

Testing Time

GACE Biology (710) test information

3 testlets

Content Testlets

GACE Biology (710) test information

40%

Biological Structures Weight

GACE Biology (710) test information

250

Professional-Level Passing Score

GACE Biology (710) test information

100-300

Score Scale

GACE Biology (710) test information

GACE Biology (6-12) (710) is Georgia's biology content certification test, delivered by Pearson as a computer-based exam with 100 selected-response questions across three testlets and a passing scaled score of 220 (induction) or 250 (professional). The three testlets are Biological Structures and Processes (40 questions, ~40%), Ecosystem Dynamics (30 questions, ~30%), and Heredity, Evolution, and Diversity (30 questions, ~30%). Total testing time is 2.5 hours, and the current registration fee is $169. This free 100-question bank mirrors the official testlet weighting so candidates can practice across every content area.

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1Which of the following best describes the role of carbon in biological macromolecules?
A.Carbon forms four covalent bonds, allowing it to build diverse, stable molecular skeletons
B.Carbon readily ionizes to form positive charges that attract other atoms
C.Carbon forms only single bonds, which keeps biological molecules small
D.Carbon is unable to bond with other carbon atoms, so chains cannot form
Explanation: Carbon has four valence electrons and can form four covalent bonds, enabling it to create long chains, branches, and rings. This bonding versatility is the structural basis for carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
2A hydrogen bond between two water molecules forms because of which property of water?
A.Water is polar, with partial negative charge on oxygen and partial positive charge on hydrogen
B.Water molecules are nonpolar and share electrons equally
C.Water carries a full ionic charge on each atom
D.The oxygen atom in water has no electronegativity
Explanation: Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, so the shared electrons spend more time near oxygen, giving it a partial negative charge and the hydrogens a partial positive charge. These partial charges attract neighboring water molecules, creating hydrogen bonds responsible for cohesion, adhesion, and high specific heat.
3Which monomers join by dehydration synthesis to form proteins?
A.Amino acids
B.Monosaccharides
C.Nucleotides
D.Fatty acids and glycerol
Explanation: Proteins are polymers of amino acids linked by peptide bonds formed through dehydration (condensation) reactions that remove a water molecule. The sequence of amino acids determines the protein's primary structure and ultimately its function.
4An enzyme lowers the activation energy of a reaction primarily by which mechanism?
A.Binding the substrate in an active site that stabilizes the transition state
B.Adding heat energy directly to the reactants
C.Permanently changing into a product during the reaction
D.Increasing the activation energy required for the reaction
Explanation: Enzymes are biological catalysts that bind substrates in a specific active site, orienting and straining bonds to stabilize the high-energy transition state. This lowers the activation energy so the reaction proceeds faster, and the enzyme is regenerated unchanged.
5Which organelle is the primary site of ATP production through aerobic cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells?
A.Mitochondrion
B.Chloroplast
C.Ribosome
D.Golgi apparatus
Explanation: The mitochondrion houses the enzymes of the Krebs cycle in its matrix and the electron transport chain in its inner membrane (cristae), where oxidative phosphorylation produces most of the cell's ATP. Its folded inner membrane increases surface area for these reactions.
6Which structural feature distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
A.Prokaryotes lack a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
B.Prokaryotes contain a large nucleus while eukaryotes do not
C.Prokaryotes possess mitochondria but eukaryotes do not
D.Prokaryotes are always larger than eukaryotic cells
Explanation: Prokaryotic cells (bacteria and archaea) have their genetic material in a nucleoid region rather than enclosed in a membrane-bound nucleus, and they lack membrane-bound organelles. Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus and compartmentalized organelles.
7During the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, water is split to provide which products?
A.Electrons, protons, and oxygen gas
B.Glucose and carbon dioxide
C.Carbon dioxide and water
D.ATP and glucose only
Explanation: In the light-dependent reactions, photolysis splits water (H2O) at photosystem II, releasing electrons to replace those lost by chlorophyll, protons (H+) that build the gradient for ATP synthesis, and O2 as a byproduct. The light reactions produce ATP and NADPH used later in the Calvin cycle.
8The Calvin cycle of photosynthesis takes place in which location and uses which inputs?
A.The stroma of the chloroplast, using CO2, ATP, and NADPH
B.The thylakoid membrane, using water and sunlight
C.The mitochondrial matrix, using oxygen
D.The cytoplasm, using glucose and oxygen
Explanation: The Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions) occurs in the stroma, the fluid surrounding the thylakoids. It fixes CO2 using the enzyme RuBisCO and the ATP and NADPH generated by the light reactions to build G3P, which is used to make glucose.
9In glycolysis, a single molecule of glucose is broken down to yield which net products in the cytoplasm?
A.Two pyruvate molecules, a net gain of 2 ATP, and 2 NADH
B.Six carbon dioxide molecules and water
C.Thirty-six ATP and oxygen
D.One lactic acid molecule and 4 ATP
Explanation: Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm and splits one six-carbon glucose into two three-carbon pyruvate molecules. It consumes 2 ATP and produces 4 ATP for a net gain of 2 ATP, plus 2 NADH, all without requiring oxygen.
10Which process moves water across a selectively permeable membrane from a region of higher water concentration to a region of lower water concentration?
A.Osmosis
B.Active transport
C.Endocytosis
D.Phagocytosis
Explanation: Osmosis is the passive diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane down its concentration gradient (toward higher solute concentration). It requires no energy input from the cell because it follows the gradient.

About the GACE Biology (710) Exam

The GACE Biology (6-12) (710) assessment is the biology content test for Georgia educator certification, administered by Pearson on behalf of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). The computer-based test has 100 selected-response questions organized into three testlets: Biological Structures and Processes, Ecosystem Dynamics, and Heredity, Evolution, and Diversity, which candidates may take individually or in one session.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2.5 hours of testing

Passing Score

220 scaled score (induction); 250 for professional level

Exam Fee

$169 (GaPSC / Pearson)

GACE Biology (710) Exam Content Outline

40% of this test

Biological Structures and Processes (Testlet 206)

Approximately 40 selected-response questions on the chemistry of life and macromolecules, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and organelles, the cell membrane and transport, enzymes, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, the structure and function of DNA and RNA, replication, transcription and translation, and the cell cycle including mitosis and meiosis.

30% of this test

Ecosystem Dynamics (Testlet 207)

Approximately 30 selected-response questions on levels of ecological organization, food chains and webs, energy flow and trophic levels, biogeochemical cycles (carbon, nitrogen, and water), population dynamics, carrying capacity and limiting factors, species interactions and symbiosis, biomes, ecological succession, biodiversity, and human impact on ecosystems.

30% of this test

Heredity, Evolution, and Diversity (Testlet 208)

Approximately 30 selected-response questions on Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, Punnett squares, sex-linked traits and pedigrees, mutations, evolution by natural selection, evidence for evolution, speciation and population genetics, classification and taxonomy, the diversity of life, and the nature of science, scientific inquiry, and lab safety.

How to Pass the GACE Biology (710) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 220 scaled score (induction); 250 for professional level
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2.5 hours of testing
  • Exam fee: $169

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

GACE Biology (710) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Allocate study time by testlet weight: Biological Structures and Processes is the largest at about 40% with 40 questions
2Master the molecular core (photosynthesis, respiration, DNA replication, transcription, and translation) because these concepts appear throughout the cell biology testlet
3Use Punnett squares to practice monohybrid, dihybrid, and non-Mendelian crosses for the heredity testlet
4Connect ecology concepts such as energy flow, the 10 percent rule, and biogeochemical cycles to real ecosystems and human impact
5Review evolution evidence (homologous structures, fossils, molecular data) and the conditions for natural selection and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
6Practice scientific inquiry items by identifying independent, dependent, and controlled variables and applying lab safety rules

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on the GACE Biology (710) test?

The test covers three testlets: Biological Structures and Processes (40 questions, ~40%), Ecosystem Dynamics (30 questions, ~30%), and Heredity, Evolution, and Diversity (30 questions, ~30%). Content spans cell biology and biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology, ecology, evolution, classification, organismal biology, and the nature of science and lab safety.

How many questions are on the GACE Biology (710) test and what is the format?

The computer-based test has 100 selected-response questions organized into three testlets. You can take the three testlets in separate sessions or all together in a single appointment.

What is the passing score for GACE Biology (710)?

You need a minimum scaled score of 220 to pass at the induction level, while 250 is required for the professional level, on a scale of 100 to 300. Both levels lead to certification but at different stages of an educator's career.

How much does the GACE Biology (710) test cost in 2026?

The current registration fee for the GACE Biology (710) test is $169. Some test centers may also charge an on-site proctor fee, so confirm the exact amounts in your Pearson GACE registration account before checkout.

How long is the GACE Biology (710) test?

The total testing time is 2.5 hours for all 100 selected-response questions. Because the exam is delivered in three testlets, you can schedule them separately and budget your time across the Biological Structures, Ecosystem Dynamics, and Heredity, Evolution, and Diversity sections.

Who administers the GACE Biology test and how do I register?

The GACE program is administered by Pearson on behalf of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). You register and pay through the GACE program website at gace.es.pearson.com, where you can also schedule your testing appointment.