"Describe" questions — OCR GCSE Biology A: Gateway Science (J247)
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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
- A student is investigating the effect of salt concentration on the mass of potato cylinders using osmosis. Describe how …
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