Biology past papers · IB SL
2021–2026Group 4Paper 1 · Paper 2 · Paper 3
IB Biology SL past papers — by session
Every recent Biology exam series we cover (2021–2026), each with Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise a paper, then mark it against the IB band descriptors — that's where the grade is won.
Practice by topic
Criterion-based practice for every syllabus point — revise the lesson, then mark your response band-by-band.
- A1.1Water
- A1.2Nucleic acids
- A2.1Origins of cells
- A2.2Cell structure
- A3.1Diversity of organisms
- A3.2Classification and cladistics
- A4.1Evolution and speciation
- A4.2Conservation of biodiversity
- B1.1Carbohydrates and lipids
- B1.2Proteins
- B2.1Membranes and membrane transport
- B2.2Organelles and compartmentalization
- B2.3Cell specialization
- B3.1Gas exchange
- B3.2Transport
- B4.1Adaptation to environment
- B4.2Ecological niches
- C1.1Enzymes and metabolism
- C1.2Cell respiration
- C1.3Photosynthesis
- C2.1Chemical signalling
- C2.2Neural signalling
- C3.2Defence against infectious disease
- C4.1Populations and communities
- C4.2Transfers of energy and matter
- D1.1DNA replication
- D1.2Protein synthesis
- D1.3Mutation and gene editing
- D2.1Cell and nuclear division
- D2.2Gene expression
- D3.1Reproduction
- D3.2Inheritance
- D3.3Homeostasis
- D4.1Natural selection
- D4.2Stability and change
- D4.3Climate change
Papers by exam series
- May 2026SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2025SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2025SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2024SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2024SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2023SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2023SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2022SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2022SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2021SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2021SLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
Practise any paper, then upload your answer for criteria-based feedback while official IB mark-scheme marking rolls out.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find IB Biology SL past papers?
- Every recent Biology SL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.
- Does IB Biology have mark schemes?
- Yes — IB publishes mark schemes that use markbands and assessment criteria. Our guides explain how examiners place answers into level bands so you can mark your own work like an examiner.
- What's the best way to use Biology past papers?
- Work a full paper under timed conditions, mark yourself strictly against the band descriptors, list every mark you dropped, then drill those skills before the next session.
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