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IB Biology HL 2.2.12 Exogenous chemicals Question Bank

Practise IB Biology HL 2.2.12 by applying exogenous chemicals concepts to exam-style questions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • identify the relevant biological structure, process or evidence
  • apply the correct biological mechanism to the question
  • evaluate the result using data, adaptation or ecological reasoning

C2.2.12 (HL)—Exogenous chemicals question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Cholinergic synapses use acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter. They are widespread in the body, passing on signals to muscle cells. These synapses are affected by neonicotinoid pesticides.

The diagrams, which are not drawn to scale, show the synapse between two neurons and a detail of the synaptic cleft.

Figure for Question C2.2.12 (HL)—Exogenous chemicals question 1 — IB Biology HL

On the diagrams, label:

On the diagrams, label with a letter P a location where a neonicotinoid pesticide could bind.

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