"Explain" questions — AQA GCSE Biology (8461)
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How to answer
WHAT + WHY. Every point paired with a because. Structure: X happens because Y. This causes Z because … Assessment Objective: AO2. Every "explain" answer on this spec is marked against exactly this pattern.
Sample questions
- Explain how thyroxine and negative feedback work together to maintain a stable metabolic rate in the body.
- Explain why monoclonal antibodies are described as 'monoclonal' and outline one advantage this property gives when using…
- Explain how cells, tissues, and organs are related to each other in a multicellular organism. Use an example of a named …
- Explain how sustainable fisheries help to maintain fish stocks for future generations.
- Explain why the binomial system is used to name living organisms rather than using common names.
- Explain why aerobic respiration is described as an exothermic reaction and state one use of the energy released during c…
- Explain how auxin controls the growth of a plant root growing downwards in response to gravity.
- Explain how cells, tissues and organs are organised to form the small intestine as part of an organ system. Use the term…