AP Biology (AP Biology) Exam Blueprint

AP Biology

180 minDuration
3/1–5Passing Score
$98Price
Practice AP Biology on QuizForge

Exam Domains

1 Chemistry of Life 10%
2 Cell Structure and Function 12%
3 Cellular Energetics 14%
4 Cell Communication and Cell Cycle 12%
5 Heredity 10%
6 Gene Expression and Regulation 14%
7 Natural Selection 16%
8 Ecology 12%

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice, Free Response
FormatPaper-based; two sections: multiple choice and free response. Administered at school in May. AP Studio Art/Drawing: portfolio submission. AP Research/Seminar: academic paper and oral presentation.
Online ProctoringNot available
ID RequirementsSchool ID or government-issued photo ID required. Name on registration must match ID exactly.
RenewalNot required -- AP scores never expire; once earned, scores are valid indefinitely.
Retake PolicyAP exams are offered once per year in May. Students may retake the exam in a subsequent year; there is no same-year retake. Scores from all attempts are reported to colleges unless the student requests score cancellation.

Official Study Resources