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Assessment
Assessment standards are at the end of this book.
Section 1 has 10 questions that assess either Understanding biology (UB) or Investigating
biology (IB). Attempt all questions.
Respond to the questions in the spaces provided.
Question 1 (UB)
Describe the main difference between a prokaryotic cell and an eukaryotic cell.
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Question 2 (UB)
Describe the functional relationship between the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus.
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Question 3 (UB)
The diagram below shows a typical plant cell.
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Question 5 (UB)
Explain the differences between a heart muscle cell and an adrenal gland cell. You may use a labelled
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D. E. F.
b. Using the letters assigned to each stage in the diagram, list the stages in the correct sequence
beginning with interphase.
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Question 7 (UB)
Describe the interrelationships between the processes of respiration and photosynthesis within a cell.
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Currawongs are a type of large native predatory bird. An experiment was carried out to identify
whether currawongs were eating the eggs of smaller birds. Nests with artificial eggs were placed in
trees and observed for two weeks. The predators were identified from markings left behind on the
eggs. The data gathered during the investigation is shown below.
Question 8 (IB)
Organise the data into bar graphs on the axes provided.
% of markings on
Type of predator 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
artificial eggs
large birds
large birds 64
small birds
small birds 30
cats
cats 3 rats
rats 3 possums
possums 3 parrots
parrots 2
% of witnessed
Type of predator 0 10 20 30 40 50
predation
currawongs
currawongs 52
magpies
magpies 13
other large birds
other large birds 4 mynah birds
mynah birds 10 other small birds
other small birds 17 parrots
cats
parrots 2
cats 3
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End of Section 1
Section 2 has one question that assesses Evaluating biological issues (EBI). Write an extended
response below.
Your response must refer to biological principles, concepts and ideas.
Plan your response carefully. If you do a first draft and then a final draft, indicate which draft is to
be assessed.
Question 1 (EBI)
Drugs are used both legally and illegally. Predict the impact that unregulated production of drugs in a
first-world country like Australia could have on cellular processes that would then also affect the
overall health of our population.
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End of Section 2
End of Part A
Section 1 has nine questions that assess either Understanding biology (UB) or Investigating
biology (IB). Attempt all questions.
Respond to the questions in the spaces provided.
Question 1 (UB)
Describe the role of the sun in transpiration.
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Question 2 (UB)
The diagram below shows a partial cross-section of the stem of a vascular plant. Label only the cells
through which translocation occurs.
Question 3 (UB)
Temperature regulation is part of the bodys homeostatic processes. Explain why incubators are used
in the short-term to help maintain a stable temperature in some premature babies.
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stimulus
feedback
response receptor
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Question 5 (UB)
The amount of oxygen blood can carry depends on haemoglobin within red blood cells. When low
blood oxygen is detected by the body, the hormone erythropoietin is secreted. This hormone
stimulates the production of new red blood cells.
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Question 6 (UB)
Draw diagrams below showing plant cells placed in a fresh water solution and a concentrated salt
solution. Label the main features of each diagram.
Plant cell in fresh water solution Plant cell in concentrated salt solution
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Question 8 (IB)
Design an experiment to investigate if the colour of light affects the amount of stem bending in a
tomato plant by:
providing a method
addressing variables and controls
planning replicate treatments
identifying the data to be collected.
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Urine component
Turtle species Habitat Uric acid Ammonia Urea
(g/L) (g/L) (g/L)
Kinosternon subrubrum Almost wholly aquatic 0.7 24.0 22.9
Pelusios derbianus Almost wholly aquatic 4.5 18.5 24.4
Semi-aquatic; feeds on
Emys orbicularis 2.5 14.4 47.1
land in marshes
Damp places; frequently
Kinixys erosa 4.2 6.1 61.0
enters water
Testudo denticulata Damp, swampy ground 6.7 6.0 29.1
Very dry, almost desert
Testudo graeca 51.9 4.1 22.3
conditions
Very dry, almost desert
Testudo elegans 56.1 6.2 8.5
conditions
Draw a conclusion from the data regarding the relationship between the production of uric acid and/or
ammonia and the type of habitat. Link your conclusion to theoretical concepts.
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End of Section 1
Section 2 has one question that assesses Evaluating biological issues (EBI). Write an extended
response below.
Your response must refer to biological principles, concepts and ideas.
Plan your response carefully. If you do a first draft and then a final draft, indicate which draft is to
be assessed.
Question 1 (EBI)
Smart Choices Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Schools is a dietary
guideline policy which became mandatory in Queensland state schools from 1 January 2007. It
applies to all situations where food and drink is supplied in the school environment. Integrate
information to make a justified and responsible decision on whether this program should continue in
the future.
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End of Part B
Section 1 has eight questions that assess either Understanding biology (UB) or Investigating
biology (IB). Attempt all questions.
Respond to the questions in the spaces provided.
Question 1 (UB)
Explain the difference between structural, behavioural and physiological adaptations. Refer to
examples.
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Question 2 (UB)
Explain a difference between a community and a population.
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Question 3 (UB)
Monocultures are intensive single plant farming areas. The food webs for monocultures are very
simple. Explain why monocultures are not sustainable when stresses such as disease threaten them.
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Which two species would be in most competition with each other? Explain your reasoning.
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Question 5 (UB)
Mangroves are plants which grow in intertidal zones where the environment is affected by the rise and
fall of the tide. Describe the daily variations that would occur in oxygen availability and temperature,
and how these variations are likely to affect the organisms found within a mangrove community.
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Question 6 (UB)
Complete the diagram below.
Atmosphere CO2
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Volcanoes Plants
Combustion
Animals
Death
8
7
6
5
Relative biomass
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3
2
1
0
M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J
Months
Breeding season
30
25
20
Clutches* started 15
10
no no
5 records records
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M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J
Months
Sexual cycle
8 16
7 oocyte 14
Water level
5
3
Water level (m)
2
0
M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J
Months
*Clutch: A group of eggs laid at the same time.
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1 tonne of
1 tonne of urea
superphosphate
1 tonne of
No fertiliser
animal manure
Wheat was then planted and the following yields (tonnes) harvested from each plot were recorded.
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c. Evaluate the design of the test. Determine if the data is adequate. Suggest ways the test could
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Section 2 has one question that assesses Evaluating biological issues (EBI). Write an extended
response below.
Your response must refer to biological principles, concepts and ideas.
Plan your response carefully. If you do a first draft and then a final draft, indicate which draft is to
be assessed.
Question 1 (EBI)
Intensive horticultural practices are increasing the rates of food production in most countries around
the world. Analyse how this could be impacting global biodiversity.
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Criterion A B C D E
Evaluating The candidate communicates The candidate communicates The candidate communicates The candidate communicates The candidate communicates
biological by: by: by: by: by restating supplied
issues critically analysing and analysing and evaluating analysing information and making statements related to information.
evaluating information and information and data from a data from a variety of sources source material
data from a variety of sources variety of sources to to determine validity and bias making unsupported
to determine validity, determine validity, reliability selecting relevant information decisions
reliability and bias and bias and data to make plausible recognising that a given issue
integrating the information integrating the information decisions and predictions has biological implications.
and data to make justified and and data to make logical recognising concepts that
responsible decisions decisions form the basis of present-day
comparing alternatives and recognising alternatives and biological issues in a range of
predictions relevant in past, predictions that are relevant biological contexts.
present and future biological in a range of past and present
contexts. biological contexts.
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Aubusson P, Kennedy E & Hickman P 2004, Biology in Context: The spectrum of life, 2nd edn,
Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
Evans K, Ladiges PY & McKenzie J et al 2004, Biology: A contextual approach, Pearson Heinemann,
Port Melbourne, Vic.
Evans K, Ladiges PY & McKenzie J 1994, Biology One, 2nd edn, Heinemann Educational Australia,
Port Melbourne, Vic.
Greenwood T, Pryor K & Allan R 2010, Year 11 Biology 2010, Student Workbook, Biozone Learning
Media Australia, Burleigh, Qld.