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Key Facts: MATSEC SEC Biology Exam
SEC 04
Official MATSEC subject code
MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue
30% + 70%
Paper I (SBA) + Paper II (controlled) weighting for school candidates
SEC Regulations / Assessment Code of Practice
Levels 1–3
Overall SEC attainment levels reported
SEC Regulations 2025
Grades 1–8
Paper II grade scale (1 highest)
SEC Regulations 2025
EUR 35
Late registration fee per subject (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)
MATSEC Examination Fees document
2 hours
Typical Paper II controlled written duration (most subjects)
SEC 04 2026 scheme of assessment
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)
OpenExamPrep
MATSEC SEC Biology (SEC 04) is a Malta MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate subject assessed mainly via Paper I SBA (30%) and Paper II controlled assessment (70%; typically 2 hours / 100 marks). Results report Levels 1–3 and Paper II grades 1–8. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the 2026 syllabus, not an official MATSEC paper simulation.
Sample MATSEC SEC Biology Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your MATSEC SEC Biology exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Under a light microscope, which structure is typically visible in a plant cell but not in a typical animal cell?
2Which organelle is the main site of aerobic respiration in eukaryotic cells?
3In multicellular organisms, which hierarchical sequence is correct?
4Which elements make up carbohydrates?
5Starch, glycogen and cellulose are examples of which type of molecule?
6What is the Benedict’s test used to identify?
7Why is glucose well suited for transport in the blood while starch is better suited for storage?
8Lipids are made from which smaller component molecules?
9Which statement best defines an enzyme?
10The active site of an enzyme is complementary to its substrate. What does this help explain?
About the MATSEC SEC Biology Exam
Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Biology — SEC 04 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Assessment follows the national SEC model: Paper I school-based assessment (30% for school candidates) and Paper II MATSEC-controlled assessment (70%), reporting overall Levels 1–3 and Paper II grades 1–8. Topic coverage follows the official 2026 subject foci in the SEC 04 syllabus. Paper II is a 2-hour controlled written paper; the private-candidate Paper I is a 2-hour paper with four compulsory sections including experimental work and fieldwork questions. The language in which questions are set is stated in the SEC 04 syllabus.
Assessment
School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written paper (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours), Level 1–2 or 2–3. Private candidates: controlled Paper I + Paper II. Supplementary Session science rule: only one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics if Level 3 not already held.
Time Limit
Paper II controlled written examination: 2 hours (100 marks).
Passing Score
Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).
Exam Fee
The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. (MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta)
MATSEC SEC Biology Exam Content Outline
Cell biology and organisation of living things
Cell biology and organisation of living things
Biological molecules, enzymes and nutrition
Biological molecules, enzymes and nutrition
Transport, gas exchange and homeostasis
Transport, gas exchange and homeostasis
Coordination, response and reproduction
Coordination, response and reproduction
Genetics, variation and evolution
Genetics, variation and evolution
Ecology, biodiversity and human impact
Ecology, biodiversity and human impact
Practical investigation skills and data interpretation
Practical investigation skills and data interpretation
How to Pass the MATSEC SEC Biology Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).
- Assessment: School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written paper (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours), Level 1–2 or 2–3. Private candidates: controlled Paper I + Paper II. Supplementary Session science rule: only one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics if Level 3 not already held.
- Time limit: Paper II controlled written examination: 2 hours (100 marks).
- Exam fee: The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MATSEC SEC Biology?
Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Biology — SEC 04 (2026) is a Secondary Education Certificate subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the 2026 learning-outcomes syllabus (SEC 04). It is taken mainly by Year 11 / Form V candidates (or private candidates aged 16+ by 31 December of the certification year).
How is MATSEC SEC Biology assessed?
School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written paper (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours), Level 1–2 or 2–3. Private candidates: controlled Paper I + Paper II. Supplementary Session science rule: only one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics if Level 3 not already held. Overall Levels 1–3 are reported from cumulative Paper I and Paper II performance; Paper II is graded 1–8.
Are there special registration rules for this subject?
In the Supplementary Session a candidate may sit only one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics provided they did not already obtain Level 3 in any of those three subjects (SEC Regulations 2025 reg. 5).
How much does MATSEC SEC registration cost?
The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
What is a good Paper II grade?
Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).
Are these official MATSEC examination questions?
No. Official MATSEC SEC Biology uses written, oral, practical and/or school-based components as set in the SEC 04 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge and decision practice only.