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A-Level Edexcel Biology Arithmetic Means

Review A-Level Edexcel Biology arithmetic means through short calculations from biological datasets, including amino acid mass and cardiac-cycle timing.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Biology XBI11/YBI11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • calculate arithmetic means from biological measurements and round to suitable precision

A.1.2—Arithmetic means question 1

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The effect of atropine and propranolol on heart rate was investigated.

One group of people, group 1, were given propranolol each day for four days followed by atropine for four days.

A second group of people, group 2, were given atropine each day for four days followed by propranolol for four days.

The graph shows the results of this investigation.

Mean heart rate/ beats min1\mathrm{min}^{-1}

Figure for Question A.1.2—Arithmetic means question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Biology AS

Calculate the mean length of the cardiac cycle for group 2 on day 4.

Answer seconds

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