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Key Facts: STPM Biology 964 Exam
STPM Biology carries subject code 964 and is administered by Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (MPM).
Under the sukatan dimurnikan, Semester 1 is Molecules of Life and Metabolism, Semester 2 Physiology, and Semester 3 Biodiversity, Ecology and Genetics (MPM 964 syllabus).
Papers 964/1, 964/2 and 964/3 each contribute 26.67% (60 marks, 1.5 hours) with 20 MCQs, 2 structured and 2 essay questions (MPM scheme of assessment).
Paper 964/4 coursework or 964/5 written practical contributes 20% of the Biology subject grade (MPM Peraturan dan Skema Peperiksaan STPM 2026).
Private STPM candidates pay a basic fee of RM120.00 plus RM90.00 per subject; government-school candidates are fee-exempt (MPM FAQ Bayaran Yuran).
STPM grades run from A (4.00) to F (0.00); grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (lulus penuh).
The refined STPM Biology syllabus applies from Semester 1 of the STPM 2026 examination cohort (MPM).
964/5 Written Practical lasts 1.5 hours in Semester 3 and requires answers to three structured questions (45 marks, scaled to 20%).
STPM Biology (964) is Form Six biology assessed over three semester written papers (26.67% each) plus coursework or written practical (20%), under MPM's refined syllabus from Semester 1 STPM 2026, graded A–F with C (2.00) a principal pass. Private candidates pay RM120 + RM90/subject; government-school candidates are fee-exempt.
Sample STPM Biology 964 Practice Questions
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1Which property of water is MOST important in buffering temperature changes in cells and aquatic habitats?
2In condensation polymerisation of amino acids to form a polypeptide, which molecule is released when a peptide bond forms?
3Which carbohydrate is a branched polymer of α-glucose used for energy storage in animal liver and muscle?
4Which statement about saturated fatty acids is CORRECT?
5Which level of protein structure is defined by the sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds?
6In DNA, which base-pairing rule is CORRECT?
7Which organelle is the site of the Krebs (citric acid) cycle in eukaryotic cells?
8Which feature distinguishes typical prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells regarding genetic material packaging?
9Facilitated diffusion of glucose into a cell via a carrier protein is BEST described as:
10The sodium–potassium pump (Na+/K+ ATPase) is an example of:
About the STPM Biology 964 Exam
Biology (subject code 964) is a pure-science subject of the STPM, Malaysia's pre-university (Form Six) examination administered by Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia. Under the sukatan pelajaran yang dimurnikan applying from Semester 1 STPM 2026, content is organised as Semester 1 Molecules of Life and Metabolism (biological molecules, cells, membranes, enzymes, respiration and photosynthesis), Semester 2 Physiology (gas exchange, transport, control, reproduction, homeostasis, immunity and infectious disease), and Semester 3 Biodiversity, Ecology and Genetics (Malaysian biodiversity and conservation, ecology, selection/speciation, inheritance, gene technology and biotechnology). Candidates sit three centrally assessed written papers (964/1–964/3), each 60 marks and 26.67% over 1.5 hours, combining 20 MCQs with structured and essay questions, plus either school-based practical coursework (964/4, 20%) or a written practical alternative (964/5, 20%). Results use the STPM A-to-F grade point scale, with grade C and above a principal pass. This free practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation; it does not simulate structured/essay papers or certify practical laboratory competence.
Exam sponsor: Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (Malaysian Examinations Council), under the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Under the sukatan dimurnikan (from Semester 1 STPM 2026): 964/1 Molecules of Life and Metabolism, 964/2 Physiology, 964/3 Biodiversity, Ecology and Genetics — each 60 marks (26.67%), 1.5 hours, centrally assessed, with Section A 20 MCQs (20 marks), Section B 2 structured questions (14 marks) and Section C 2 essay questions (26 marks). Plus either 964/4 Biology Practical Coursework (15 experiments across three semesters, scaled to 20%) OR 964/5 Written Practical Test (3 structured questions, 45 marks / 20%, 1.5 hours in Semester 3). Candidate types 1 and 7 take Paper 4; types 3 and 8 and out-of-package Biology take Paper 5; type 2 may choose 4 or 5 subject to MPM approval.
Time Limit
964/1, 964/2, 964/3 and 964/5: 1 hour 30 minutes each; 964/4 coursework continuous across Semesters 1–3.
Passing Score
Graded A (4.00) to F (0.00); grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (lulus penuh), C-minus to D is a partial pass, and F is a fail.
Exam / Certification Fees
Private/individual private candidates: basic fee RM120.00 + RM90.00 per subject (MPM Peraturan dan Skema / FAQ). Government and government-aided school candidates (types 1, 7, 8) are fee-exempt. Written-paper retake: RM50.00 per paper.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Molecules of Life and Cell Biology (Semester 1)
Biological molecules, cell ultrastructure and membrane transport.
Enzymes and Metabolism (Semester 1)
Enzyme action, cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
Physiology — Gas Exchange and Transport (Semester 2)
Respiratory gas exchange and transport systems in animals and plants.
Physiology — Control, Homeostasis and Reproduction (Semester 2)
Nervous/hormonal control, homeostasis, reproduction and growth.
Immunity and Infectious Disease (Semester 2)
Immune responses and selected infectious diseases.
Biodiversity and Taxonomy (Semester 3)
Classification, Malaysian biodiversity levels, threats and conservation.
Ecology (Semester 3)
Ecological organisation, populations, communities, energy and nutrient cycles.
Genetics, Selection and Biotechnology (Semester 3)
Inheritance, molecular genetics, selection/speciation and gene technology.
Assessment Format and Practical Skills Knowledge
964 paper structure, coursework vs written practical rules, and MCQ-testable practical concepts — not hands-on certification.
Preparing for the STPM Biology 964 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Graded A (4.00) to F (0.00); grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (lulus penuh), C-minus to D is a partial pass, and F is a fail.
- Assessment: Under the sukatan dimurnikan (from Semester 1 STPM 2026): 964/1 Molecules of Life and Metabolism, 964/2 Physiology, 964/3 Biodiversity, Ecology and Genetics — each 60 marks (26.67%), 1.5 hours, centrally assessed, with Section A 20 MCQs (20 marks), Section B 2 structured questions (14 marks) and Section C 2 essay questions (26 marks). Plus either 964/4 Biology Practical Coursework (15 experiments across three semesters, scaled to 20%) OR 964/5 Written Practical Test (3 structured questions, 45 marks / 20%, 1.5 hours in Semester 3). Candidate types 1 and 7 take Paper 4; types 3 and 8 and out-of-package Biology take Paper 5; type 2 may choose 4 or 5 subject to MPM approval.
- Time limit: 964/1, 964/2, 964/3 and 964/5: 1 hour 30 minutes each; 964/4 coursework continuous across Semesters 1–3.
- Exam / certification fees: Private/individual private candidates: basic fee RM120.00 + RM90.00 per subject (MPM Peraturan dan Skema / FAQ). Government and government-aided school candidates (types 1, 7, 8) are fee-exempt. Written-paper retake: RM50.00 per paper. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is STPM Biology (subject code 964)?
Biology (964) is the STPM Form Six biology subject administered by Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia. Under the refined (dimurnikan) syllabus from Semester 1 STPM 2026 it covers Molecules of Life and Metabolism (Sem 1), Physiology (Sem 2) and Biodiversity, Ecology and Genetics (Sem 3), with written papers plus coursework or a written practical.
How is STPM Biology assessed?
Papers 964/1, 964/2 and 964/3 are each 60 marks (26.67%) over 1.5 hours: 20 MCQs, 2 structured questions and 2 essays. Candidates also take either 964/4 coursework (15 experiments across three semesters, 20%) or 964/5 written practical (3 structured questions, 45 marks, 20%, 1.5 hours), depending on candidate type (MPM Peraturan dan Skema Peperiksaan STPM 2026).
What does STPM Biology cost?
Private and individual private candidates pay a basic fee of RM120.00 plus RM90.00 per subject (MPM Peraturan dan Skema / FAQ Bayaran Yuran). Government and government-aided school candidates (types 1, 7 and 8) are exempt. Retaking a written paper costs RM50.00 per paper.
Are these practice questions the same as the official exam?
No. Official papers mix MCQs with structured and essay questions, and include either school practical coursework or a written practical. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of syllabus knowledge. It is not an official MPM paper, not an essay/structured simulation, and not a substitute for laboratory practical competence.
Who takes Paper 4 versus Paper 5?
Per MPM's scheme: candidate types 1 and 7 take 964/4 coursework; types 3 and 8 and candidates taking Biology outside the school package take 964/5 written practical; type 2 may choose Paper 4 or 5 subject to MPM approval.
How is STPM Biology graded?
STPM uses a cumulative grade point scale from A (4.00) to F (0.00). Grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (lulus penuh). The three written papers and the practical component combine into the subject grade under MPM rules.
Does Semester 3 emphasise Malaysian biodiversity?
Yes. Under the refined syllabus, Semester 3 includes biodiversity levels and conservation in a Malaysian context (ecosystem, species and genetic diversity), threats such as habitat conversion, and related ecology and genetics topics published in the MPM 964 sukatan dimurnikan.