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Sport, medical technology and ethics: Edexcel A‑Level Biology A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Biology A exam question on Sport, medical technology and ethics (specification points 7.14–7.15), 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 3(b): The graph shows the percentage of people in the UK who had ACL surgery from 2013 to 2018. 100 90 80 Key age groups 70 50+ 60 40–49 Percentage 50 of people (%) 3
  2. Q3(c)(i)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 3(c)(i): Complete the table to show the ratio of wound infections to number of open surgeries. Give your answer to one significant figure. (1)
  3. Q3(c)(ii)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 3(c)(ii): Explain why there is a greater ratio of wound infections in open surgery compared with keyhole surgery. (2)
  4. Q10(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 10(b): Analyse the data from these three investigations to discuss the advantages of an exercise programme without nandrolone. (6)
  5. Q3(c)(ii)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 3(c)(ii): Individuals who have had limbs amputated can use prostheses to compete in athletic events. A transtibial amputation involves the removal of part of the lower le
  6. Q6(a)(i)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 6(a)(i): Deduce the effect of testosterone on the size of the triceps muscle. (2)
All 6 questions on Sport, medical technology and ethics, as a list
  1. June 2023, Paper 2, Q3(b) (3 marks): The graph shows the percentage of people in the UK who had ACL surgery from 2013 to 2018. 100 90 80 Key age groups 70 50+ 60 40–49 Percentage 50 of people (%) 3
  2. June 2023, Paper 2, Q3(c)(i) (1 mark): Complete the table to show the ratio of wound infections to number of open surgeries. Give your answer to one significant figure. (1)
  3. June 2023, Paper 2, Q3(c)(ii) (2 marks): Explain why there is a greater ratio of wound infections in open surgery compared with keyhole surgery. (2)
  4. June 2019, Paper 2, Q10(b) (6 marks): Analyse the data from these three investigations to discuss the advantages of an exercise programme without nandrolone. (6)
  5. June 2018, Paper 2, Q3(c)(ii) (1 mark): Individuals who have had limbs amputated can use prostheses to compete in athletic events. A transtibial amputation involves the removal of part of the lower le
  6. June 2018, Paper 2, Q6(a)(i) (2 marks): Deduce the effect of testosterone on the size of the triceps muscle. (2)

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