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......................................................................................................................17  \nTasks of Teaching Science ...................................................................................................................................21  \nBiology (5236) Sample Test Questions ..............................................................................................23  \nBiology (5236) Answers .......................................................................................................................................35  \nUnderstanding Question Types..........................................................................................................49  \nUnderstanding Selected-Response and Numeric-Entry Questions .....................................................................49  \nUnderstanding Constructed-Response Questions ..............................................................................................50  \nGeneral Assistance For The Test ........................................................................................................ 52  \nPraxis® Interactive Practice Test ..........................................................................................................................52  \nDoing Your Best ...................................................................................................................................................52  \nHelpful Links ........................................................................................................................................................52  \nThe Praxis􀂣 Study Companion  \nBiology (5236)  \nTest at a Glance  \nThe Praxis® Biology test is designed to measure knowledge and competencies important for safe and effective beginning practice as a teacher of biology. 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Diversity of Life and Organismal Biology | 30 | 20% |\n|  | V. Ecology: Organisms and Environments | 29 | 19% |\n|  | All questions assess content from the above Biology domains. 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