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Section B, Question 6(e)Question part (e)
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e. Other than administering vaccination and nirsevimab, identify one way in which the spread of RSV could be reduced in the infants of unvaccinated mothers. Justify your response.
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Question 7 (8 marks) In 2007, a single colony of Asian honey bees (Apis cerana) was accidentally introduced into Australia via a port in Queensland. Honey bee queens typically mate
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Question 7 (8 marks) Arecent study summarised the trend in brain size for Homo species over time. Data was obtained from 19 different studies over 90 years. The results are present
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a. Scientists believe the introduction of the Asian honey bee into Australia is an example of the founder effect. Referring to genetic changes, state what the founder effect is and
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a. i. Describe the trend of hominin brain size, from Homo habilis to Homo sapiens 2 (300000-129000 years ago), with reference to data from the graph. 2 marks Id I ® 2 £ 8 H i] = °
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ii. Discuss one advantage of the change in hominin brain size, over time, from Homo habilis to Homo sapiens (300 000-129 000 years ago). 2 marks
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b. Compared to the initial colony, the bees in the new colonies showed an improved ability to gather food and organise their colonies. Scientists investigated their DNA and discove
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c. The introduction of the Asian honey bee has had serious ecological effects. The bees compete with native species for resources, take over important nesting sites and pose a thre
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Question 8 (14 marks) Scientists are using microorganisms to restart brain activity in tadpoles Animal brains are made up of specialised cells called neurons. The activity of these
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Question 8 (11 marks) The World Vegetable Centre (WorldVeg) collects, conserves and identifies important traits in vegetable plants. With this information, scientists are leading a
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a. Using information from the article, propose two reasons why tadpoles were chosen for this experiment. 2 marks
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a. Explain what useful information the scientists can determine about the plants of vegetable crops by measuring the reflected light wavelengths. 2 marks
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