For BIOL 112 (Biology of the Cell) at UBC

BIOL 112 practice questions, flashcards and exam prep

Original practice for every unit of BIOL 112 (Biology of the Cell): cells and growth, macromolecules and membranes, gene expression and operons, DNA replication, PCR and CRISPR, and metabolism. Ten focused minutes a day, honest mastery tracking and spaced review, so the midterm and final feel familiar.

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Every BIOL 112 unit, topic by topic

Counts are original items written for this platform. Hide anything your section doesn't cover.

1Cells & Cell Growth

87 questions

What makes a cell living (bacteria vs eukaryotes)44 questions · 5 learn cards · 20 flashcards
Cell growth in culture43 questions · 4 learn cards · 11 flashcards

2Macromolecules & Membranes

264 questions

Chemistry for biology (non-covalent interactions)47 questions · 4 learn cards · 12 flashcards
Macromolecules — monomers, polymers & energetics44 questions · 5 learn cards · 14 flashcards
Lipids & membranes37 questions · 4 learn cards · 8 flashcards
Membrane transport48 questions · 4 learn cards · 9 flashcards
Proteins — structure, folding & function49 questions · 5 learn cards · 14 flashcards
Nucleic acids — DNA & RNA structure39 questions · 4 learn cards · 10 flashcards

3Biological Information Flow

328 questions

Central dogma & where it happens22 questions · 3 learn cards · 7 flashcards
Gene structure35 questions · 3 learn cards · 11 flashcards
Transcription & RNA processing54 questions · 4 learn cards · 10 flashcards
Translation & the genetic code70 questions · 5 learn cards · 11 flashcards
DNA mutations62 questions · 4 learn cards · 10 flashcards
Gene regulation & operons85 questions · 6 learn cards · 21 flashcards

4DNA Replication

76 questions

DNA replication in cells76 questions · 7 learn cards · 22 flashcards

5Genetic Engineering

102 questions

PCR53 questions · 5 learn cards · 12 flashcards
CRISPR-Cas9 & making GMOs49 questions · 5 learn cards · 11 flashcards

6Metabolism

271 questions

Energy, ATP, redox & enzymes56 questions · 6 learn cards · 18 flashcards
Glycolysis & fermentation43 questions · 4 learn cards · 9 flashcards
Pyruvate processing & the citric acid cycle47 questions · 5 learn cards · 12 flashcards
Electron transport & oxidative phosphorylation58 questions · 5 learn cards · 14 flashcards
Photosynthesis67 questions · 7 learn cards · 17 flashcards

How you'll practice

Tools built for cell biology

Prediction, data, diagrams and written answers, the kinds of thinking first-year biology exams reward.

Daily 10

Ten mixed questions a day, picked from what you just learned and what you're about to forget.

Mastery tracking

Recall, understanding, application and data skills tracked per learning objective, so you know what's actually solid.

Spaced flashcards

283 flashcards scheduled around your exam dates, not a random shuffle.

My Mistakes

Retry what you missed with fresh questions on the same idea, not the same question again.

Custom practice exams

Pick units and length, or run a timed midterm or final simulation with a breakdown by unit and skill.

Worked animations

10 step-by-step animations for processes that are easier to see than to read.

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Fits your term

How it follows BIOL 112

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Weeks 1 to midterm
Daily 10 follows the units in order, so you practice what was just taught and review last week's material before it fades. Our midterm map assumes Units 1–3 (cells through gene regulation); coverage isn't officially published, so set your own date and units.
02
Midterm to final
Earlier units keep coming back on a spaced schedule while you move through DNA replication, genetic engineering and metabolism. Rescue sessions target your weakest learning objective.
03
Final exam period
Mixed, cumulative practice across all six units, timed practice exams, and a readiness view that shows exactly which objectives still need work.

Midterm: Units 1, 2, 3 (estimated)Final exam: all units (estimated)

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BIOL 112 FAQ

Are these real BIOL 112 exam questions?+

No. Every question is written from scratch for this platform and checked by a biology reviewer. We never use past exams, MLM or homework questions, slides or textbook problems. Topics are aligned to the publicly posted course learning objectives.

Does it cover the lac operon, PCR and metabolism?+

Yes. Gene regulation and operons, PCR, CRISPR-Cas9, glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis each have their own practice questions, learn cards and flashcards. The full unit list is on this page.

What does the BIOL 112 midterm cover?+

Your instructor decides. We estimate Units 1–3 for the midterm and all units for the final, but you can set your own exam dates and hide any topic your section doesn't cover.

Is this affiliated with UBC?+

No. L4L Biology is an independent study tool made by Learn4Less Tutoring Services Ltd. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of British Columbia. Your instructor and official course materials are always the final authority.

Is it free?+

Yes, core practice is free: Daily 10, topic practice, learn cards, flashcards and My Mistakes. During the beta every account also gets the paid features. Later, a one-time Term Pass adds full exam simulations and unlimited practice exams.

Can I use it during quizzes, MLMs or exams?+

No. It is for studying only. Using any outside tool during a graded assessment breaks academic integrity rules.

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