"Describe" questions — AQA GCSE Biology (8461)
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How to answer
Say WHAT happens, in order. No reasoning. Structure: 1. First X. 2. Then Y. 3. Then Z. Assessment Objective: AO1. Every "describe" answer on this spec is marked against exactly this pattern.
Sample questions
- Describe how plants defend themselves against attack by pathogens and insects.
- Describe what happens in the muscles during vigorous exercise when the body cannot supply enough oxygen, and explain why…
- Describe how mutations contribute to variation within a population, and explain why most mutations have no effect on the…
- Describe the role of white blood cells in defending the body against pathogens after they have entered the bloodstream.
- Describe how the body's natural defences prevent pathogens from entering the bloodstream.
- Describe the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction, including how it contributes to genetic variation in offspring.
- Describe how the hormone insulin returns blood glucose levels to normal after a meal high in carbohydrates. Include the …
- Describe how gibberellins and ethene are used commercially in the food industry. In your answer, refer to the role of ea…