New York State · NYS P–12 Science Learning Standards
Life Science: Biology Regents Tutoring & Test Prep
Personalized one-on-one Life Science: Biology Regents coursework support and exam preparation with Vinai.
Major Areas / Sections Covered
Cell Biology & Biochemistry
- Cell theory
- Prokaryotes vs. eukaryotes
- Organelles and function
- Cell membrane and transport
- Water & macromolecules
- Enzymes and substrate specificity
- Photosynthesis and cellular respiration (overview)
Homeostasis & Human Body Systems
- Feedback mechanisms
- Disease as homeostatic failure
- Digestive
- Circulatory
- Respiratory
- Excretory
- Nervous
- Endocrine
- Immune
- Reproductive
Genetics & Heredity
- Punnett squares
- Dominant / recessive
- Sex-linked traits
- DNA structure
- Replication
- Transcription & translation
- Mutations
- Genetic engineering basics
Evolution & Biodiversity
- Variation
- Selection pressure
- Speciation
- Fossil record
- Homologous structures
- Molecular evidence
Ecology
- Energy flow & food webs
- Carbon and nitrogen cycles
- Population dynamics
- Habitat destruction
- Pollution
- Conservation
Scientific Inquiry & Lab Skills
- Hypothesis
- Independent / dependent / controlled variables
- Replication
- Tables
- Bar / line graphs
- Drawing conclusions from data
The Four State-Required Investigations
- Relationships & Biodiversity
- Making Connections
- Diffusion Through a Membrane
- Beaks of Finches
Exam Format
Question Count
45–55 questions; the exact total varies by test form
Question Types
Approximately 60% four-choice multiple-choice and 40% constructed-response; all questions are worth 1 raw credit
Organization
9–11 phenomenon-based question clusters with multiple stimuli
Testing Time
3 hours
Delivery
Paper examination administered at school
Scoring
Raw credits are converted to a Regents scale score
Calculator
Four-function or scientific calculator required
Current Exam
Life Science: Biology replaced the legacy Living Environment exam beginning June 2025
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