"Describe and explain" questions — Pearson Edexcel A-Level Biology A (9BI0)

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How to answer

"describe and explain" questions from Pearson Edexcel A-Level Biology A (9BI0). Read the rubric carefully — the marking points cluster into scientific ideas rather than free-form prose.

Sample questions

  1. The human body constantly monitors and adjusts its internal conditions. Describe how the body detects and responds to a …
  2. Describe how a molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA) is produced from a gene, and explain how ribosomes use this mRNA to asse…
  3. Describe how meristem tissue in plants is similar to embryonic stem cells in animals, and explain why meristem tissue is…
  4. During sexual reproduction in flowering plants, fertilisation produces a zygote. Describe the roles of the male and fema…
  5. Mycoprotein is a food product made using the fungus Fusarium. Describe how mycoprotein is produced on a large scale and …

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