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

On the diagrams, label:
On the diagrams, label with a letter P a location where a neonicotinoid pesticide could bind.
any receptor protein on post synaptic membrane marked
Must unambiguously be pointed to a receptor on the synapse side.
Marking guidance:
Accept labels of acetylcholinesterase.