VCE Biology Past Exam Questions
Browse VCE Biology exam questions from 2015–2025, including NHT and VCE papers. Filter by topic, year and paper; open the original source.
Matching results: 1,677 indexed questions and parts.
Section B, Question 9(b)Question part (b)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 55% of available · official reportFull marks: 26% of students · official report
b. Scientists concluded that the woodpecker finch populations on San Cristobal island may be considered to be a different species from the woodpecker finch populations on the three
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2025 VCE Biology examination (PDF, 2.72 MB) · Report: 2025 VCE Biology external assessment report (DOCX, 1.14 MB)Section B, Question 9(b)Question part (b)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
b. Describe two limitations of the method used by the students. 2 marks
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2025 VCE (NHT) Biology examination (PDF, 10.79 MB)Section B, Question 9(c)Question part (c)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
c. State two safety precautions and/or ethical guidelines that should be followed by the students during the investigation while in the field. 2 marks Id I ® 2 £ 8 H ° = o [=]
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2025 VCE (NHT) Biology examination (PDF, 10.79 MB)Section B, Question 9(d)Question part (d)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
d. As the students were writing up their practical report, they began exploring real-world applications of their findings. The students completed a literature review. They discover
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2025 VCE (NHT) Biology examination (PDF, 10.79 MB)Section B, Question 10
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
Question 10 (8 marks) A team of researchers has uncovered dozens of fossilised footprints at an archaeological site in Kenya. The sediments around the footprints were dated to abou
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2025 VCE Biology examination (PDF, 2.72 MB)Section B, Question 10(a)Question part (a)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 44% of available · official reportFull marks: 27% of students · official report
a. Describe the evidence that would support each conclusion. 2 marks Conclusion 1 Conclusion 2 Use the following information to answer part b below and part c on page 41. One speci
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2025 VCE Biology examination (PDF, 2.72 MB) · Report: 2025 VCE Biology external assessment report (DOCX, 1.14 MB)Section B, Question 10(b)Question part (b)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 69% of available · official reportFull marks: 54% of students · official report
b. Give one reason for the difference in the conclusion made in each study. Justify your response using information from the table above. 2 marks Section B
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2025 VCE Biology examination (PDF, 2.72 MB) · Report: 2025 VCE Biology external assessment report (DOCX, 1.14 MB)Section B, Question 10(c)Question part (c)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 57% of available · official reportFull marks: 37% of students · official report
c. Study 2 also compared the percentage of Neanderthal DNA in the 59 ancient human individuals to the 275 present-day individuals. The diagram below summarises the findings. > 40 0
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2025 VCE Biology examination (PDF, 2.72 MB) · Report: 2025 VCE Biology external assessment report (DOCX, 1.14 MB)Section B, Question 10(d)Question part (d)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 46% of available · official reportFull marks: 32% of students · official report
d. Fossils have been used to indicate where and at what time certain hominin species lived in the world. mtDNA has been used to provide evidence of how hominin species may have mig
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2025 VCE Biology examination (PDF, 2.72 MB) · Report: 2025 VCE Biology external assessment report (DOCX, 1.14 MB)Section A, Question 1
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · EasyAverage marks: 90% of available · official reportAnswered correctly: 90% · official report
Question 1 The molecule shown below has a quaternary structure. o ° s S H B = Ed @ Fl & Source: Adapted from spiine_x/Shutterstock com Which of the following is correct? A. The mon
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2024 VCE Biology examination (PDF, 11.72 MB) · Report: 2024 VCE Biology external assessment report (DOCX, 101.74 KB)Section A, Question 1
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
Question 1 Which one of the following molecules consists of one or more polypeptide chains? A. DNA polymerase B. NADH C. RNA D. ATP Use the following information to answer Question
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2024 VCE (NHT) Biology examinationSection A, Question 2
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
Question 2 Which of the following correctly matches the region with its function in the production of tryptophan? Region Function A. trpR site for RNA polymerase attachment B. prom
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2024 VCE (NHT) Biology examinationHow to use ClassConnect past exam questions
- Choose a target. Filter by subject, topic, year, sitting or paper.
- Attempt it first. Work under exam conditions before opening the original question.
- Review and repeat. Compare with the official source and examiner report where available; note what to practise next.
Browse without signing in. Topic matches are approximate, not official VCAA tags. Source indexing and difficulty labels do not verify a worked solution. Check current course requirements with your teacher; classconnect is not endorsed by VCAA.
Make practice count
Create a free accountSave your next step
Sign in to save worked questions to My Library. Plus members can build topic-based exam worksheets with separate answer sheets.