DP Biology (first assessment 2025)

Test builder »

Question 19M.1B.SL.TZ2.c

Select a Test
Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.1B.SL.TZ2.c
Level SL Paper 1B Time zone TZ2
Command term Deduce Question number c Adapted from N/A
c.
[Maximum mark: 1]
19M.1B.SL.TZ2.c

Deduce, with a reason, whether the relative brain mass is a good indicator of brain development.

[1]

Markscheme

a. not a good indicator because it depends on body mass ✔

b. not a good indicator as less developed organisms show a larger relative brain mass ✔

Accept answers referring to specific organisms shown

Examiners report

In parts (b) and (c) few candidates referred to ‘relative’ brain mass thereby providing incorrect responses.

Syllabus sections