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BIOLOGY PRE-MOCK ASSESSMENT (MYP YEAR 4)
Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding
(20 Questions)
Multiple Choice Questions (10 Questions)
1. Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in a cell?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosome
D. Golgi apparatus
2. What is the primary function of xylem in plants?
A. Transport of sugars
B. Transport of water
C. Photosynthesis
D. Nutrient storage
3. In the process of photosynthesis, what is the source of oxygen released?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Water
C. Glucose
D. Sunlight
4. Which type of cell division produces gametes?
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Binary fission
D. Cytokinesis
5. What type of symbiotic relationship benefits one organism while harming the other?
A. Mutualism
B. Commensalism
C. Parasitism
D. Predation
6. Which biomolecule is the main source of energy for living organisms?
A. Proteins
B. Lipids
C. Carbohydrates
D. Nucleic acids
7. What is the function of stomata in plants?
A. Absorbing light energy
B. Transporting water
C. Gas exchange
D. Storing food
8. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
A. Vein
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B. Capillary
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C. Artery
D. Venule
9. Which structure in animal cells is responsible for breaking down waste?
A. Chloroplast
B. Lysosome
C. Ribosome
D. Vacuole
10. What is the role of insulin in the body?
A. Breaking down proteins
B. Regulating blood sugar levels
C. Transporting oxygen
D. Clotting blood
Short Answer Questions (5 Questions)
11. Explain how vaccines help protect the body from diseases.
12. Describe two structural differences between plant and animal cells.
13. What is the significance of mitosis in the growth and repair of tissues?
14. Explain the concept of biodiversity and why it is important in ecosystems.
15. State two differences between active transport and passive transport.
Extended Response Questions (5 Questions)
16. Describe the carbon cycle and its importance to ecosystems.
17. Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, providing examples of each.
18. Discuss the process of genetic inheritance using the example of dominant and recessive
alleles.
19. Explain the effects of deforestation on the water cycle and biodiversity.
20. Describe the process of anaerobic respiration in yeast and its applications in the food
industry.
Criterion B: Inquiring and Designing
(10 Questions)
21. Design an experiment to investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of
photosynthesis. Include variables and controls.
22. A student wants to test the effect of different soil types on plant growth. Identify the
independent, dependent, and control variables in this experiment.
23. Suggest a method to measure the breathing rate of a person after exercise.
24. Propose a hypothesis to test the effect of pH on enzyme activity.
25. Explain why a control group is essential in a scientific experiment.
26. What safety precautions would you take when handling corrosive chemicals in a biology
experiment?
27. Outline a procedure to investigate osmosis using potato cylinders and sugar solutions.
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28. How would you determine the population size of a species in a given area using a quadrat?
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29. Suggest improvements to an experiment testing the effects of temperature on the
germination rate of seeds.
30. Design an experiment to test how pollution affects water quality in a nearby stream.
Criterion C: Processing and Evaluating
(10 Questions)
31. Analyze this data: A student observes enzyme activity at different temperatures. The rate of
reaction peaks at 37°C and declines at higher temperatures. Explain this trend.
32. Interpret the following graph showing population growth of bacteria over time. Explain why
the growth plateaus after a certain period.
33. Calculate the magnification of a cell with an actual size of 0.02 mm and an image size of 40
mm.
34. Critically evaluate the reliability of data collected from an experiment with no repeats.
35. Draw a conclusion based on this data: Photosynthesis rate increases with light intensity but
levels off at a certain point.
36. Identify two limitations in an experiment measuring the effect of temperature on enzyme
activity.
37. Suggest how data from a field study on bird populations could be presented for clarity.
38. Describe two ways to improve the accuracy of data collection in a field experiment.
39. Based on a scatterplot showing a correlation between pollution levels and fish deaths,
determine if the relationship is causative or correlative.
40. Explain the importance of using standard deviation when analyzing biological data.
Criterion D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science
(10 Questions)
41. Explain how the discovery of antibiotics has impacted human health and discuss its
challenges.
42. Evaluate the pros and cons of using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture.
43. Reflect on how renewable energy sources, like biofuels, can help combat climate change.
44. Discuss the ethical implications of cloning in animals and humans.
45. How does habitat destruction affect global biodiversity, and what steps can be taken to
reduce its impact?
46. Analyze the role of science in addressing water scarcity in arid regions.
47. Evaluate how artificial intelligence is being used in biological research and its potential risks.
48. Discuss the impact of deforestation on carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
49. Reflect on the role of bioplastics in reducing pollution. Are they a sustainable solution?
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50. Explain how vaccination programs have influenced global health, focusing on the eradication
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of diseases like smallpox.
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