BIOLOGY BATTLE
Hosted by Beckman Biology Olympiad of OC Biology
The Competition
Biology Battle is an international competition hosted by Beckman Biology Olympiad open to all high schoolers worldwide aiming to bring together the best minds for an individual and team contest. Bio Battle tests competitors’ knowledge of topics in biology, including cell biology, genetics, evolution, plants, animals, ethology, and ecology. The competition will include an individual multiple-choice exam and a team Biology Bowl. The top-performing individuals and teams will be recognized and awarded. Biology Battle will not only test your biology knowledge but will also be a chance for students to have fun working as a team!
Note: The 2021 competition will be entirely online
and will be free of charge.
Exam Content
Topics:
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Genetics and Evolution
Plant Anatomy and Physiology
Ecology
Ethology
Biosystematics
For more, visit our Study Material tab.
(Recommended) Campbell and Reece's BIOLOGY
Title: BIOLOGY
Author: Reece
8th Edition ISBN-13: 978-0805368444
9th Edition ISBN-13: 978-0321558237
10th Edition ISBN-13: 9780321775658
11th Edition ISBN-13: 978-0134093413
Further reading will be beneficial for the competition!
Books:
Awards and Prizes
Individual Prizes
Scores from the pre-test are used to rank individual competitors.
Top 8: Gold
Top 9-16: Silver
Top 17-24: Bronze
Top 25-40: Honorable Mention
Top 3 Gold Medalists will each earn $25 cash prize
Team Prizes
Winning teams from the single-elimination biology bowl will determine the top teams.
First Place Team: $100
Second Place Team: $80
Third Place Team: $60
Fourth Place Team and Semifinalist Teams will be recognized