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This document was written primarily for:Students Teachers of Biology 30Administrators ParentsGeneral AudienceOthersAlberta Education, Government of Alberta2019–2020Biology 30 Released ItemsDistribution: This document is posted on the Alberta Education website.Copyright 2019, the Crown in Right of Alberta, as represented by theMinister of Education, Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector,44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 108 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 5E6,and its licensors. All rights reserved.Special permission is granted to Alberta educators only to reproduce,for educational purposes and on a non-profit basis, parts of thisdocument that do not contain excerpted material.Excerpted material in this document shall not be reproduced withoutthe written permission of the original publisher (see credits, whereapplicable).

ContentsIntroduction. 1Additional Documents. 1Biology 30 November 2018 Diploma Examination: Blueprint Summary. 2Biology 30 November 2018 Diploma Examination: Released Items. 5Please note that if you cannot access one of the direct website links referred to in this document,you can find diploma examination-related materials on the Alberta Education website.Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

IntroductionThe questions in this document are from the Biology 30 November 2018 Diploma Examination.This material, along with the Biology 30 Program of Studies, Biology 30 Information Bulletin,Biology 30 Archived Bulletin, Biology 30 Student-based Performance Standards, Biology 30Assessment Exemplars, and school authority or school reports, can provide insight for teachersto assist them with instructional programming.The blueprint summary on the following pages shows the keyed response, outcomeclassification according to the program of studies, classification of cognitive level, and difficultyfor each question. An explanation of the cognitive levels can be found in the 2019-2020Biology 30 Information Bulletin. The percentage reported in the Difficulty column indicates theproportion of students who answered the question correctly.For further information, contactShannon Mitchell, Biology 30 Exam Manager, atShannon.Mitchell@gov.ab.ca, orClaudine Coleman, Biology 30 Examiner, atClaudine.Coleman@gov.ab.ca, orDeanna Shostak, Director of Diploma Programs, at780-422-5160, orDeanna.Shostak@gov.ab.caProvincial Assessment Sector at 780-427-0010To call toll-free from outside Edmonton, dial 310-0000.Additional DocumentsProvincial Assessment supports the instruction of Biology 30 with the following documents andonline resources.These documents contain information about administrations of the diploma examinations for theupcoming school year, course clarifications, information about standards, sample questions, andassessment samples for classroom use. Biology 30 Information Bulletin Biology 30 Archived Information Bulletin Biology 30 Assessment Exemplars Biology 30 Student-based Performance StandardsThe Biology 30 Practice Tests contain questions from some previous diploma examinations andsome practice questions that have been released.Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector 1

Biology 30 November 2018 DiplomaExamination: Blueprint SummaryKey:2MC—Multiple Choice; NR—Numerical ResponseRU—Remembering/Understanding; A—Applying; HMA—Higher Mental velDifficulty (%)NR15431A1.1K, A1.2SRU75.9MC1DA1.1KA51.3MC2AA1.1K, A1.6K, A1.3STSA53.2MC3CA1.2K, A1.3KA74.7MC4AA1.3K, A1.2KA45.7NR21324A1.2K, A1.2SRU66.4MC5BA1.4K, A1.2S, A1.3STSRU69.3MC6CA1.5K, A1.2SRU77.1MC7DA2.3KA57.5MC8CA2.2K, A2.1KHMA54.5MC9AA2.1K, A2.2KA53.8MC10CA2.6K, A2.3K, A2.4KA54.0MC11DA2.6K, A2.2K, A2.3K, A2.4KA51.8MC12DA2.3K, A2.2KRU59.5MC13AA2.2KA61.4NR32314, 3214,2341, 3241B1.2KRU78.9MC14AB1.2K, B1.3K, B2.3K, B1.2SA52.0MC15AB2.3K, B2.3SA67.4NR44578(any order)B1.1K, B1.2K, B1.5K,B1.2S, B1.1STSRU78.2Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

Key:MC—Multiple Choice; NR—Numerical ResponseRU—Remembering/Understanding; A—Applying; HMA—Higher Mental velDifficulty (%)MC16BB1.2K, B1.1KA75.1MC17AB1.4K, B1.1K, B1.2K,B2.1KA64.3MC18BB3.5K, B2.1K, B3.1STSRU70.6MC19CB2.2K, B2.2SHMA51.6MC20DB2.2KA62.8MC21BB3.1K, B3.3SRU56.4NR53241B3.3K, B3.1KRU52.5MC22CB3.2K, B3.4K, B3.2S,B3.2STSHMA70.2MC23DC1.1K, C1.1STSA37.6MC24CC1.1K, C2.1KHMA55.9MC25DC1.2K, C1.1KA63.9MC26BC1.2K, C1.2SRU73.5MC27BC1.2K, C1.2SHMA57.9NR61432C1.3KRU36.9MC28AC1.5K, C1.3K, C1.3SHMA66.9MC29DC1.7K, C1.4K, C1.2SA63.3MC30BC1.7K, C1.2SA66.6MC31CC2.2K, C2.3SA71.3MC32AC2.2K, C2.3SA73.2MC33CC2.2K, C2.3SA49.5MC34AD1.3K, D1.3SA52.9Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector 3

Key:4MC—Multiple Choice; NR—Numerical ResponseRU—Remembering/Understanding; A—Applying; HMA—Higher Mental velDifficulty (%)MC35BC2.2K, C2.3SA73.3NR71010, 2020,4040, 8080C2.2K, C2.3SA61.5MC36BC2.5K, C2.3SA64.8MC37CC2.2K, C2.3SA62.0MC38DC2.5K, C2.3SA63.5NR80.25C2.2K, C2.3SHMA59.0NR938.7C2.3K, C2.3SA46.7NR102413C3.1K, C2.1K, C2.5KRU56.1MC39CC3.3K, C3.2K, C3.2SRU67.6MC40DC3.3K, C3.2SA86.4MC41AC3.6K, C3.3K, C3.2SA70.5MC42DC3.7K, C1.3KA49.5MC43BD1.1K, D1.2K, D1.4KA70.8NR110.02D1.3K, D1.3SHMA51.3NR121342D3.2K, D2.1K, D2.3K,D2.3SA66.9MC44BD2.1K, D2.3SA65.1MC45AD3.1K, D2.1KA68.6MC46CD3.2K, D3.2SA51.5MC47AD3.3K, D3.1K, D3.2K,D3.3SA60.6MC48BD3.4K, D3.2KA59.1Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

Biology 30 November 2018 DiplomaExamination: Released ItemsUse the following information to answer numerical-response question 1.Some Components of Nerve-impulse TransmissionNumerical Response1.Match four of the components of nerve-impulse transmission numbered above withthe descriptions given below.Number:Description: Area into whichneurotransmitteris releasedIncreases speedof transmissionCarries nerveimpulses awayfrom the cellbodyReceivesinformationfrom otherneurons(Record all four digits of your answer in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector 5

Use the following information to answer question 1.Some neurons have one or more types of potassium channels known as Kir2.1 intheir membranes. The presence of these channels causes a greater-than-normalnumber of potassium ions to diffuse out of the neuron.Ottersen, Ole Petter. 2005. Neurobiology: Sculpted by competition. Nature 434, no. 7036 (April 21): 969.doi:10.1038/434969a.1.The effect of Kir2.1 channels on a neuron is toA.B.C.D.initiate depolarization of the neuroninitiate an action potential in the neuroncause the inside of the neuron to become more positivecause the inside of the neuron to become more negativeUse the following information to answer question 2.Researchers have found flavour-modulating chemicals that increase the likelihoodthat sugar molecules will bind to taste receptors. Small amounts of sugar tasteslightly sweet. However, the combination of the same amount of sugar and theflavour modulators intensifies the perception of sweetness.2. Which of the following rows identifies two processes in neurons that could accountfor the intensifying of sweetness when sugar is combined with flavour modulators?Row6Process 1Process 2A.A larger number of neurons isstimulated.Impulses occur with greaterfrequency.B.A larger number of neurons isstimulated.The response threshold of theneurons is increased.C.Stimulated neurons produce astronger impulse.Impulses occur with greaterfrequency.D.Stimulated neurons produce astronger impulse.The response threshold of theneurons is increased.Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

Use the following information to answer question 3.The enteric nervous system (ENS) plays an important role in the control of theinvoluntary muscles of the digestive system, which are responsible for themechanical mixing of food.3.Which of the following rows identifies the division of the nervous system in whichthe neurons of the ENS are classified and identifies the type of neuron that directlystimulates the muscles of the digestive system?RowDivision of Nervous SystemType of orD.AutonomicSensoryUse the following information to answer question 4.Guillain–Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune systemdamages the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. The most common type ofGuillain–Barré syndrome is acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy(AIDP), a condition in which the immune system attacks the myelin sheath.One symptom of AIDP is a loss of the knee-jerk reflex.4.A person with AIDP is expected to have a change in the transmission of motornerve impulsesA.B.C.D.exiting the spinal cord and entering the PNSexiting the spinal cord and entering the CNStravelling through the PNS and then entering the spinal cordtravelling through the CNS and then entering the spinal cordBiology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector 7

Use the following information to answer numerical-response question 2.The Human BrainNumerical Response2.Match each of the areas of the brain numbered in the diagram above with itsfunction, as given below.Number:Function: Control ofmusclecoordination8Control ofpituitarysecretionControl ofvoluntaryactivityControl ofautonomicnervousactivity(Record all four digits of your answer in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

Use the following information to answer question 5.Laser eye surgery involves the use of a laser to remove small amounts of eye tissue.In one type of laser eye surgery, vision is improved by reshaping the cornea.The Human Eye5.Which of the following rows identifies the structure that is reshaped during the typeof laser eye surgery described above and best describes the function of the structureidentified?RowStructureFunctionA.1Focuses images on the retinaB.1Bends light toward the pupilC.2Focuses images on the retinaD.2Bends light toward the pupilBiology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector 9

Use the following information to answer question 6.Pendred syndrome is a genetic disorder that can result from the development of anabnormal cochlea.The Human Ear6.The structure of the human ear that develops abnormally in a person with Pendredsyndrome is numberedA.B.C.D.101, and it is responsible for hearing1, and it is responsible for balance2, and it is responsible for hearing2, and it is responsible for balanceBiology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

Use the following information to answer question 7.Babies are typically born between the 37th and the 42nd weeks of pregnancy. Babiesborn before the 37th week are considered pre-term. Researchers studied whether ornot long‑term stress in the mother was associated with pre-term births of theirbabies. Women with the highest amount of stress in the forms of negative lifeimpacts and pregnancy-related anxiety throughout their pregnancies were found tohave the greatest risk of pre-term birth.Dole, N., D. A. Savitz, I. Hertz-Picciotto, A. M. Siega-Riz, M. J. McMahon, and P. Buekens. 2003. Maternal stress andpreterm birth. American Journal of Epidemiology 157 (1): 14–24. doi:10.1093/aje/kwf176.7.A woman who is at the greatest risk of pre-term birth would be expected to haveA.lower-than-normal levels of epinephrine, and her blood-glucose levels wouldbe higher than normalB.lower-than-normal levels of cortisol, and her blood-glucose levels would belower than normalhigher-than-normal levels of epinephrine, and her blood-glucose levels wouldbe lower than normalhigher-than-normal levels of cortisol, and her blood-glucose levels would behigher than normalC.D.Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector 11

Use the following information to answer question 8.A student was asked to label the glands and hormones on a diagram representing thehormonal control of cortisol release.8.Which of the following statements most appropriately evaluates the diagramlabelled by the student?A.B.C.D.12Correct, because high levels of cortisol cause negative-feedback messages tobe sent to Gland 1Correct, because low levels of cortisol cause negative-feedback messages tobe sent to Gland 1Incorrect, because Gland 1 should be the pituitary glandIncorrect, because Gland 2 should be the pituitary glandBiology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

Use the following information to answer question 9.A tropic hormone stimulates the release of another hormone.Some Endocrine Structures9.The structures that secrete tropic hormones are numberedA.B.C.D.1 and 21 and 42 and 32 and 4Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector 13

Use the following information to answer question 10.Synthesis of the hormone thyroxine is regulated by levels of TSH and requiressufficient amounts of iodine in the diet.10.Which of the following rows describes the expected change in the level ofthyroxine and the resulting change in the level of TSH in a person whose diet isdeficient in iodine?RowLevel of ThyroxineLevel of asesIncreasesD.DecreasesDecreasesUse the following information to answer question 11.Hashimoto disease is a disorder of the thyroid gland that is caused by anautoimmune destruction of thyroid cells. Symptoms include swelling of the thyroidgland and a deficiency of hormones secreted by the thyroid gland.11.Which of the following rows identifies a hormone in which a person withHashimoto disease is expected to be deficient and describes the function of thehormone?Row14HormoneFunctionA.ADHIncreases permeability of kidney tubules to waterB.ADHDecreases permeability of kidney tubules to waterC.CalcitoninIncreases blood-calcium levelD.CalcitoninDecreases blood-calcium levelBiology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

12.The first effect of aldosterone in the maintenance of homeostasis isA.B.C.D.decreased reabsorption of water from the bloodstreamincreased reabsorption of water from the bloodstreamdecreased reabsorption of sodium ions into the bloodstreamincreased reabsorption of sodium ions into the bloodstreamUse the following information to answer question 13.In an experiment, a group of mice received injections of a fatty acid known aspalmitoleate in their muscle cells. A separate group of mice did not receiveinjections of palmitoleate. The muscle cells of mice that received palmitoleateabsorbed higher levels of glucose than the muscle cells of mice that did not receivepalmitoleate. Glucose metabolism is similar in humans and in mice.Cao, Haiming, Kristin Gerhold, Jared R. Mayers, Michelle M. Wiest, Steven M. Watkins, and Gökhan S. Hotamisligil.2008. Identification of a lipokine, a lipid hormone linking adipose tissue to systemic metabolism. Cell 134, no. 6(September 19): 933–44. doi:10.1016/j.cell.2008.07.048.13.A hormone that has a similar function to palmitoleate y 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector 15

Use the following information to answer numerical-response question 3.Some Descriptions of Sperm and Seminal Fluid1234Provides fructoseProvides genetic materialContains digestive enzymesContains an alkaline substanceNumerical Response3.Match each description of sperm and seminal fluid numbered above with the nameof the structure or substance associated with it given below. (There is more than onecorrect answer.)Number:Name: Sperm16SpermSeminal fluidSeminal fluid(Record all four digits of your answer in the numerical-response section on the answer sheet.)Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

Use the following information to answer question 14.Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) is a molecule that increases in a person’sbody as he or she ages. One effect of TNF-alpha is to inhibit testosteroneproduction.Maggio, M., S. Basaria, G. P. Ceda, A. Ble, S. M. Ling, S. Bandinelli, G. Valenti, and L. Ferrucci. 2005. The relationshipbetween testosterone and molecular markers of inflammation in older men. Journal of Endocrinological Investigation28 (S11): 116–19.Two Hormonal Pathways in the Human Reproductive System14.Which of the following rows identifies the hormonal pathway, numbered inthe diagram above, that is directly affected by TNF-alpha and the type of cellstimulated by the hormonal pathway?RowHormonal PathwayType of toliBiology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector 17

Use the following information to answer question 15.Inhibin is a hormone that has a negative-feedback effect on the secretion of FSH inmales.15.The effect of increased secretion of inhibin on a person’s reproductive system isA.B.C.D.decreased spermatogenesisdecreased secretion of testosteroneincreased activity of the Sertoli cellsincreased activity of the interstitial cellsUse the following information to answer numerical-response question 4.Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeaebacterium that grows in warm, moist areas of the body. N. gonorrhoeae can grow inthe urethra in men and in the Fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix in women.Human Reproductive StructuresNumerical Response4.18In the diagrams above, the four areas where N. gonorrhoeae can grow arenumbered , , , and .(Record all four digits of your answer in any order in the numerical-response section on theanswer sheet.)Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

16.A structure in a man that has a similar function to a Fallopian tube in a womanis theA.B.C.D.epididymisvas deferensseminal vesicleseminiferous tubuleUse the following information to answer question 17.Intersexual fish are genetically male when hatched, but as adults they contain bothovarian and testicular tissue. Intersexual fish have been found in some Britishwaterways, and researchers hypothesize that the development of these fish resultsfrom the presence of a reproductive hormone in the waterways.Jobling, Susan, Richard Williams, Andrew Johnson, Ayesha Taylor, Melanie Gross-Sorokin, Monique Nolan, Charles R.Tyler, Ronny van Aerle, Eduarda Santos, and Geoff Brighty. 2006. Predicted exposures to steroid estrogens in U.K. riverscorrelate with widespread sexual disruption in wild fish populations. Environmental Health Perspectives 114 (S1): 32–39.doi:10.1289/ehp.8050.17.Which of the following rows identifies the hormone that is most likely responsiblefor the development of intersexual fish between hatching and adulthood, and thegland that normally produces the hormone nPituitary glandC.TestosteroneTestesD.TestosteronePituitary glandBiology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector 19

Use the following information to answer question 18.During in vitro fertilization (IVF), a particular hormone is administered to womento stimulate the development of multiple ova.18.The hormone that is most likely administered to women undergoing IVF asdescribed above isA.B.C.D.19.LHFSHestrogenprogesteroneWhich of the following graphs represents the levels of estrogen and progesteroneduring a typical menstrual cycle, if ovulation occurs on day 14 of the cycle?20Biology 30 Alberta Education, Provincial Assessment Sector

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for each question. An explanation of the cognitive levels can be found in the 2019-2020 Biology 30 Information Bulletin. The percentage reported in the Difficulty column indicates the proportion of students who answered the question correctly. For further information, contact Shannon Mitchell, Biology 30 Exam Manager, at Shannon.Mitchell@gov.ab .

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