Basque PAU Biology study guide
Basque PAU Biology · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Biología paper of the Basque university entrance exam (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad, commonly EvAU or Selectividad) is the subject-specific test taken by students who want Biology to count toward their admission score for health-science and bioscience degrees such as Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biology, Veterinary Medicine and Environmental Science. It is aimed at candidates who have studied Biology in the Basque baccalaureate and who need either to pass the access phase or, more often, to raise their weighted admission mark. The Basque PAU Biology study guide has 7 sections and about 2,658 words.
01Biomolecules: Structure, Function and Quantitative Tests
The biomolecules domain of the Basque PAU Biology exam tests your ability to connect molecular structure with biological function and to solve simple quantitative problems. Questions often compare water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes and nucleic acids, or ask you to interpret a chemical test or a table.
420 words, about 2 min02Cell Biology: Structure, Membranes, Transport and Division
The cell biology domain of the Basque PAU Biology exam asks you to identify cell types and organelles, explain membrane transport and describe the cell cycle and division. Expect comparisons between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, interpretations of osmosis experiments and questions on mitosis versus meiosis.
396 words, about 2 min03Metabolism: Catabolism, Anabolism, Respiration and Photosynthesis
The metabolism domain of the Basque PAU Biology exam tests how cells obtain and use energy. You need to locate glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis in the cell, compare aerobic and anaerobic pathways, and explain how enzyme kinetics and regulation control metabolic rate.
395 words, about 2 min04Genetics: Mendelian Inheritance, Linkage and Gene Expression
The genetics domain of the Basque PAU Biology exam tests inheritance ratios, linkage and mapping, the molecular basis of gene expression and the consequences of mutation. You need to move confidently between Punnett squares, recombination frequencies and the central dogma.
370 words, about 2 min05Microorganisms, Viruses, Immunology and Biotechnology
This domain of the Basque PAU Biology exam combines microbiology, virology, immunology and biotechnology. You should distinguish cellular microorganisms from viruses, explain exponential growth, compare innate and adaptive immunity, and describe core recombinant-DNA techniques.
381 words, about 2 min06Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution
The reproduction, heredity and evolution domain of the Basque PAU Biology exam connects reproductive strategies with inheritance and population change. You should compare asexual and sexual reproduction, interpret pedigrees and explain the mechanisms that alter allele frequencies.
343 words, about 2 min07Ecology and Environment: Ecosystems, Populations and Human Impact
The ecology and environment domain of the Basque PAU Biology exam tests energy flow, population growth, biodiversity and human effects on ecosystems. You should interpret pyramids and food webs, calculate population size, and evaluate conservation and impact data.
353 words, about 2 min