Biology
As you review your practice tests, your tagged questions in each category will be tracked below for easy review. Keep in mind these are the same questions found in the practice tests, we recommend doing those first.
These are entirely new practice questions not found anywhere else! We will continue to update this question bank as we add new questions.
Bootcamp Biology Notes
High-yield, quick DAT focused biology review. Everything you need to get a great bio score, nothing you don’t.
View the Bootcamp Biology NotesSame information as the Bootcamp Biology Notes, but more details and illustrations. Use this if you need a deeper explanation into any chapter in the Bootcamp Bio Notes.
View the Bootcamp Biology AcademyQuick review cheat sheet for taxonomy questions on the DAT.
Download the Taxonomy Cheat Sheet- DAT Taxonomy Video Miniseries
This 5-part video miniseries will cover the most commonly tested topics in taxonomy on the DAT. Use it in conjunction with the Bootcamp Biology Notes, and be sure to let us know if you like them! DAT Taxonomy (1 of 5) DAT Taxonomy (2 of 5) DAT Taxonomy (3 of…
- How to Study for the DAT Biology Section the Right Way (and the Wrong Way!)
This post was kindly written by Cedar (SDN username: Study4D8T) on how to prepare for the DAT the right way and achieve a high score. Even more valuable, he describes the mentality that can cause you to end up with a low score. I strongly recommend reading this post to…
- Chromosome and Chromatid Numbers during Mitosis and Meiosis
A topic in biology that many students find challenging (and is known to appear on the DAT) is the number of chromosomes and chromatids present during the various stages of meiosis and mitosis in eukaryotes. To first clarify this topic, it is first essential to understand some basic definitions. Chromatin…
- Digestive Enzymes - An Overview
Digestive enzymes is a topic frequently tested on the Biology section of the DAT. Knowing the function of key enzymes, where they are produced, and how they are regulated will translate to easy points come test day. Below, I've outlined how food is broken down from the moment of ingestion…
- 2007 DAT Practice Test Biology Solutions
The official ADA DAT practice tests are one of the best ways to study for the DAT. The 2007 DAT is available for free online. After you take the 2007 DAT practice test and check your answers, use this resource to understand the concepts behind the questions. Now you'll be…
- Biology Mnemonics To Know For the DAT
Mnemonics are a great tool to memorizing large amounts of information quickly. Here are a couple I used to answer some questions on the DAT: Cell Division / Cell Biology Cell Replication Phases = I Pee on a MAT I = Interphase P = Prophase M = Metaphase A =…
- Must Know Genetic Technologies for the DAT
Genetics makes up a large portion of the biology section on the DAT. A portion of genetics is dedicated to technologies, which isn't covered very deeply in many of the AP biology guides, and covered way too in-depth in the Campbell Biology textbook. Here is a list of genetic technologies…
- Which Topic Do You Wish You Had Spent Less Time Reviewing?
I'd like to open discussion on a question proposed to me the other day: for those who have taken the DAT, which topic do you wish you had spent less time reviewing? The DAT is known to throw just about any topic at you, so I still believe it's important…
- Should I Read the Entire Campbell Biology Textbook?
[caption id="attachment_1461" align="alignright" width="200"] Campbell Biology Textbook[/caption] Short answer: No. This question is usually asked after students review the list of reference texts the ADA uses to develop the DAT. Students believe that reading all 1500 pages of Campbell biology, a textbook you most likely used in biology I and…
- How To Properly Use Campbell Biology Lecture Slides
Studying for any section of the DAT starts the same way: do a content review and then begin to tackle practice questions in bulk. Here's what I recommend: do your content review with a condensed set of notes. Students studying for the DAT often use an AP biology book. I…