Verbal ReasoningGMAT Focus Edition

GMAT Natural Science practice questions

Natural Science is a high-yield GMAT topic. Work through these practice questions to build accuracy and speed before test day.

Free Natural Science practice

5 sample questions

Practice Question 1easyReading Comprehension

Which of the following best summarizes the main purpose of the passage?

To analyze the evolutionary advantages of the Great Oxygenation Event

To explain the basic mechanisms and significance of photosynthesis

To demonstrate how temperature affects the Calvin cycle in most plants

To compare the efficiency of C4 and CAM plants in different environments

To argue that photosynthesis is the most important biochemical process for life on Earth

Practice Question 2easyReading Comprehension

Based on the passage, which of the following is most likely true about the Calvin cycle?

It operates independently of the light-dependent reactions.

It is the faster of the two main stages of photosynthesis.

It directly absorbs photons to excite electrons.

It relies on ATP and NADPH produced in the thylakoid membranes.

It primarily occurs in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

Practice Question 3easyReading Comprehension

According to the passage, which of the following is directly produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

Glucose

Carbon dioxide

RuBP

ATP and NADPH

Chlorophyll

Practice Question 4mediumReading Comprehension

Based on the passage, which of the following is a scientifically supported concern about enhancing photosynthesis through genetic engineering?

It may unpredictably alter interactions within ecosystems.

It guarantees increased crop yields in all environments.

It will render traditional agricultural practices obsolete.

It will inevitably reduce the oxygen output of all plant species.

It automatically corrects existing disparities in technology access.

Practice Question 5mediumReading Comprehension

Which of the following best describes the author's stance toward the potential benefits of enhancing photosynthesis?

Uncritical enthusiasm

Skeptical pessimism

Outright rejection

Indifference

Cautious optimism

Get instant feedback on every question

Sign up free to grade your answers instantly, see full explanations, track your weak topics, and run timed exam sessions. The full PrepSavvy bank spans every GMAT Focus topic at multiple difficulty levels.

Create a free account Try the 5-question sampler

GMAT Natural Science practice questions

Free Natural Science practice

Get instant feedback on every question

More Verbal Reasoning topics