Edexcel IGCSE Biology 4a Graphical and Numerical Forms Questions

Practise translating biological graphs into numerical answers by matching the stated condition to the correct curve, reading the scale and retaining units.

Syllabus
Issue 3 (2024)
Course
Biology 4BI1

Exam points

  • Read impulse speed for a given neurone diameter from the myelinated curve, using the graph scale and units.

Edexcel IGCSE Biology 4a Graphical and Numerical Forms Questions question 1

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Neurones transmit nerve impulses.
The diagram shows a neurone.

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Some neurones do not have a myelin sheath.

A scientist investigates the impulse speed for neurones with different diameters. She does this for neurones with a myelin sheath and neurones without a myelin sheath.

The graph shows the scientist's results.

Impulse speed in m per s

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A neurone with a myelin sheath has a diameter of 1.0μ m1.0 \mu \mathrm{~m}.

Use the graph to determine the speed of an impulse in this neurone.
speed = m per s

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