Cell Biology

Welcome to Cell Biology! This event integrates content knowledge and process skills in the areas of cell biology and cellular biochemistry.

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download on the 2023 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.

Resources & Links

• HHMI Biointeractive 
• Training Handout
• Microscopy Review
• Biology Principles Review
• YouTube Video Tour of the Cell

Science Olympiad Store Resources

• New! 2023 Cell Biology Starter Pack
• 2023 National Test Packet

Practice Problems & Tests

• Practice Activities
• Practice Test - 2021 UT Austin Invitational
• Practice Test - 2021 BirdSO Invitational
• Practice Test - 2022 National Invitational
• Practice Test - 2022 SOLVI Invitational 
• Practice Test - 2022 MIT Invitational
• Practice Test - 2022 Northwestern Invitational
• Practice Test - 2022 UChicago Invitational

Event Supervisor Resources

In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Cell Biology Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:

• Event Logistics Manual (Updated 10/25/22 to fix an error with Can't Judge a Powder)

Career Connections

• Career OneStop - Occupation Profile: Biochemists and Biophysicists
• Career OneStop - Career Video: Biological Technicians
• The American Society of Cell Biology
• US Bureau of Labor Statistics - Microbiologist