Syllabus Edition

First teaching 2023

First exams 2025

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Tool 2: Technology (HL IB Biology)

Exam Questions

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How could levels of dissolved oxygen in a pond be measured?

  • pH indicator

  • Turbidity meter

  • Electronic sensor

  • Clinometer

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 How can the tidal volume of the lungs be measured?

  • Spirometer

  • Inhaler

  • Data logger

  • Oxygen meter

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What is the most efficient way to compare the genome sizes of different species?

  • Read scientific articles and extract relevant information.

  • Extract information from an online database.

  • Compare the chromosome number of the different species.

  • Compare the proteome size of the different species.

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Which of the following are examples of technology being used to analyse joint motion?

I.
Using a computer to analyse an image of a joint
II.
Using a goniometer to measure the angle of a joint
III
Using a phone app to measure joint angles
  • I and III only

  • II only

  • II and III only

  • I, II and III

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Data models can be used in the study of populations.

Which of the statements relating to data models is/are correct?

I.
Models can incorporate all factors affecting biological systems.
II.
Biological populations often follow the sigmoid growth curve model.
III.
Computer modelling can allow scientists to make predictions about future population changes.
  • I and II only

  • I, II and III

  • II and III only

  • III only

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