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IB Biology HL 4.1.18 Allelopathy and competition Question Bank

Practise IB Biology HL 4.1.18 by explaining how named plants use allelopathy to suppress competitors.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Explain how allelochemicals reduce competition in a named plant example.
  • Evaluate the ecological effect of chemical inhibition on neighbouring species.

C4.1.18—Allelopathy and antibiotics question 1

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The image shows mycorrhizal fungi growing between the cells of a recently germinated orchid plant.

Figure for Question C4.1.18—Allelopathy and antibiotics question 1 — IB Biology HL

Explain how a named plant can reduce competition by allelopathy.

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