"Describe" questions — Edexcel GCSE Biology (1BI0)

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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

  1. Describe how meiosis and fertilisation together ensure that offspring produced by sexual reproduction are genetically di…
  2. Describe how mutations can lead to genetic variation within a population of organisms.
  3. Describe the sequence of events that occur during mitosis, from the stage where chromosomes first become visible to the …
  4. Describe how nitrogen-fixing bacteria and nitrifying bacteria contribute to making nitrogen available for plant growth.
  5. Describe how genetic engineering could be used to produce bacteria that make human insulin.
  6. Describe what happens during meiosis to produce gametes from a diploid cell.
  7. Describe the roles of sensory neurones, the central nervous system (CNS), and motor neurones in producing a response to …
  8. Describe how selective breeding could be used to produce a breed of cattle that yields a large amount of milk. Include i…

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