IB MYP Biology Mock Test 3 – 2026 Edition
IB MYP Biology Mock Test 3 – April/May 2026 Exam
IB MYP Biology Mock Test 3: Prepare for the MYP exams with subject-specific Prediction questions, model answers. All topics covered.
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Question (4 marks total)
a (2 marks) – [Plant Biology: Growth Factors]
Select all essential factors for plant growth:

▶️ Answer
Correct selections:
- Light (energy source for photosynthesis)
- Water (reactant for photosynthesis and solvent)
- Nutrients (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus for biomolecules)
- Carbon dioxide (reactant for photosynthesis)
Key Concept: Plants produce glucose and oxygen through photosynthesis (from “The atmosphere” unit).
b (2 marks) – [Plant Physiology]
For one factor selected in 7a, explain its role in plant growth:
▶️ Answer
Light:
- Provides energy for photosynthesis (1 mark)
- Regulates phototropism and photoperiodism (1 mark)
Water:
- Reactant in photosynthesis (1 mark)
- Maintains turgor pressure for cell expansion (1 mark)
Nutrients (e.g., nitrogen):
- Component of amino acids and chlorophyll (1 mark)
- Required for ATP and nucleic acid synthesis (1 mark)
Carbon dioxide:
- Reactant for Calvin cycle (1 mark)
- Source of carbon for organic molecules (1 mark)
Syllabus Link: “The atmosphere” – photosynthetic processes.
