HESI A2 BIOLOGY PRACTICE
(CHAMBERLAIN) ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Regimen.
Answer: A plan, schedule, or systematic way of doing something, usually
for improvement or health.Medical/nursing context (HESI focus): A
prescribed program of treatment, diet, or exercise for a patient.
◍ 1. What is the author's primary purpose for writing this passage?
A. To inform
B. To persuade
C. To reflect
D. To criticize.
Answer: A. To inform
◍ A repeatable procedure of gathering data to support or refute a hypothesis is
known as conducting an experiment the scientific method drawing a
conclusion developing a theory.
Answer: conducting an experiment
◍ Which statement regarding energy content is true?
A. Decomposers > secondary consumers
B. Primary consumers > producers
C. Producers > secondary consumers
D. Secondary consumers > primary consumers.
Answer: C. Producers > secondary consumers
◍ External.
, Answer: Located outside the body .
◍ Parameter.
Answer: A characteristic or constant factor , limit; boundary; guideline .
◍ Which of the following describes heterozygous individuals? They have two
of the same alleles They have two different alleles for the same gene They
result from asexual reproduction only They result from sexual reproduction
only.
Answer: They have two different alleles for the same gene
◍ Solar energy is converted to chemical energy during which stage of
photosynthesis? Light reactions Sugar polymerization The Calvin cycle The
Krebs cycle.
Answer: Light reactions
◍ DNA and RNA are subunits of which type of biologic molecule? Proteins
Lipids Nucleic acids Carbohydrates.
Answer: Nucleic acids
◍ Recumbent.
Answer: Lying down; resting.
◍ Specious.
Answer: misleading
◍ 5. What statement from the article is correct?
A. Chopsticks are easier to master than forks
B. Space travel can be tiring
C. European methods of eating are superior
D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils.
Answer: D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
◍ Which cell organelle functions in the detoxification and metabolism of
multiple molecules? Lysosomes Smooth endoplasmic reticulum Golgi
apparatus Rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Answer: Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
,◍ Translation takes place: in the lysosomes in the cell nucleus in the cell
membrane in the cell cytoplasm.
Answer: in the cell cytoplasm
◍ Which of the following is not true about water? When water freezes, it
forms a lattice crystal, causing ice to float. Large bodies of water stabilize
climates due to water's high specific heat. The polarity of water's bonds
allows for covalent bonding between molecules. Hydrogen bonding results
in water having strong cohesive and adhesive properties..
Answer: The polarity of water's bonds allows for covalent bonding between
molecules.
◍ Two organisms live in a relationship from which both benefit. What is this
called?
A. Mutualism
B. Parasitism
C. Commensalism
D. Competition.
Answer: A. Mutualism
◍ Evolve.
Answer: To develop gradually.
◍ Lampoon.
Answer: To publicly mock, ridicule, or make fun of someone or something.
◍ If an animal cell is left in an unknown solution overnight, and the next day
the cell bursts, it can be assumed that the unknown solution is: hypotonic
hypertonic isotonic tonic.
Answer: hypotonic
◍ Crossing over occurs during which phase of meiosis? Telophase II Prophase
I Telophase I Prophase II.
Answer: Prophase I
◍ Although animal cells lack cell walls, they do have an elaborate system of
, glycoproteins that provide support to the outside of the cell called the:
extracellular matrix endomembrane system cytosol cytoskeleton.
Answer: extracellular matrix
◍ What is the process by which bacterial cells reproduce called? Cytokinesis
Binary fission Meiosis Mitosis.
Answer: Binary fission
◍ Which of the following statements about catabolic pathways that lead to
cellular respiration is correct? Cellular respiration and fermentation produce
the same amount of energy. Cellular respiration is an anaerobic reaction;
fermentation is a combustion reaction. Fermentation produces more energy
than cellular respiration. Cellular respiration produces more energy than
fermentation..
Answer: Cellular respiration produces more energy than fermentation.
◍ Which structure is found in protists but not in monerans?
A. Golgi apparatus
B. Chromosome
C. Cytoplasm
D. Cell membrane.
Answer: A. Golgi apparatus
◍ Exam.
Answer: Subjective exams measure your ability in several areas. Besides
recall information, you must be able to realize content logically and
intelligently express yourself in a clearly understood manner. Subjective test
provide opportunity for students to show their broad knowledge of a
subjective area. Answers may be in the form of paragraphs or lengthy
essays.When your review for an essay exam, concentrate on main ideas
rather than details. Since essay tests are less to a few questions, they are
likely to deal with more important ideas of a subject. Prepare a list of
question you thing might be asked. Write an answer to each of your
questions. Rather than writing complete sentence down your thoughts in
outline form. doing so will help you organize the information so that you
(CHAMBERLAIN) ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Regimen.
Answer: A plan, schedule, or systematic way of doing something, usually
for improvement or health.Medical/nursing context (HESI focus): A
prescribed program of treatment, diet, or exercise for a patient.
◍ 1. What is the author's primary purpose for writing this passage?
A. To inform
B. To persuade
C. To reflect
D. To criticize.
Answer: A. To inform
◍ A repeatable procedure of gathering data to support or refute a hypothesis is
known as conducting an experiment the scientific method drawing a
conclusion developing a theory.
Answer: conducting an experiment
◍ Which statement regarding energy content is true?
A. Decomposers > secondary consumers
B. Primary consumers > producers
C. Producers > secondary consumers
D. Secondary consumers > primary consumers.
Answer: C. Producers > secondary consumers
◍ External.
, Answer: Located outside the body .
◍ Parameter.
Answer: A characteristic or constant factor , limit; boundary; guideline .
◍ Which of the following describes heterozygous individuals? They have two
of the same alleles They have two different alleles for the same gene They
result from asexual reproduction only They result from sexual reproduction
only.
Answer: They have two different alleles for the same gene
◍ Solar energy is converted to chemical energy during which stage of
photosynthesis? Light reactions Sugar polymerization The Calvin cycle The
Krebs cycle.
Answer: Light reactions
◍ DNA and RNA are subunits of which type of biologic molecule? Proteins
Lipids Nucleic acids Carbohydrates.
Answer: Nucleic acids
◍ Recumbent.
Answer: Lying down; resting.
◍ Specious.
Answer: misleading
◍ 5. What statement from the article is correct?
A. Chopsticks are easier to master than forks
B. Space travel can be tiring
C. European methods of eating are superior
D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils.
Answer: D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
◍ Which cell organelle functions in the detoxification and metabolism of
multiple molecules? Lysosomes Smooth endoplasmic reticulum Golgi
apparatus Rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Answer: Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
,◍ Translation takes place: in the lysosomes in the cell nucleus in the cell
membrane in the cell cytoplasm.
Answer: in the cell cytoplasm
◍ Which of the following is not true about water? When water freezes, it
forms a lattice crystal, causing ice to float. Large bodies of water stabilize
climates due to water's high specific heat. The polarity of water's bonds
allows for covalent bonding between molecules. Hydrogen bonding results
in water having strong cohesive and adhesive properties..
Answer: The polarity of water's bonds allows for covalent bonding between
molecules.
◍ Two organisms live in a relationship from which both benefit. What is this
called?
A. Mutualism
B. Parasitism
C. Commensalism
D. Competition.
Answer: A. Mutualism
◍ Evolve.
Answer: To develop gradually.
◍ Lampoon.
Answer: To publicly mock, ridicule, or make fun of someone or something.
◍ If an animal cell is left in an unknown solution overnight, and the next day
the cell bursts, it can be assumed that the unknown solution is: hypotonic
hypertonic isotonic tonic.
Answer: hypotonic
◍ Crossing over occurs during which phase of meiosis? Telophase II Prophase
I Telophase I Prophase II.
Answer: Prophase I
◍ Although animal cells lack cell walls, they do have an elaborate system of
, glycoproteins that provide support to the outside of the cell called the:
extracellular matrix endomembrane system cytosol cytoskeleton.
Answer: extracellular matrix
◍ What is the process by which bacterial cells reproduce called? Cytokinesis
Binary fission Meiosis Mitosis.
Answer: Binary fission
◍ Which of the following statements about catabolic pathways that lead to
cellular respiration is correct? Cellular respiration and fermentation produce
the same amount of energy. Cellular respiration is an anaerobic reaction;
fermentation is a combustion reaction. Fermentation produces more energy
than cellular respiration. Cellular respiration produces more energy than
fermentation..
Answer: Cellular respiration produces more energy than fermentation.
◍ Which structure is found in protists but not in monerans?
A. Golgi apparatus
B. Chromosome
C. Cytoplasm
D. Cell membrane.
Answer: A. Golgi apparatus
◍ Exam.
Answer: Subjective exams measure your ability in several areas. Besides
recall information, you must be able to realize content logically and
intelligently express yourself in a clearly understood manner. Subjective test
provide opportunity for students to show their broad knowledge of a
subjective area. Answers may be in the form of paragraphs or lengthy
essays.When your review for an essay exam, concentrate on main ideas
rather than details. Since essay tests are less to a few questions, they are
likely to deal with more important ideas of a subject. Prepare a list of
question you thing might be asked. Write an answer to each of your
questions. Rather than writing complete sentence down your thoughts in
outline form. doing so will help you organize the information so that you
