5-mark practice questions — WJEC A-Level Biology (Wales)

120 questions · biology · View as Markdown

How to answer

5-mark questions typically award marks for structured argument: two ideas + linked because + specific example + conclusion.

Sample questions

  1. Explain why it is difficult for scientists to research the structure and functions of the human brain.
  2. A person has been exercising vigorously in hot weather and has not drunk any water for several hours. Explain what happe…
  3. A patient is diagnosed with cancer after a routine screening. Explain how cancer develops in the body and describe two c…
  4. Adrenaline is a hormone released during the 'fight-or-flight' response. Describe the role of adrenaline in preparing the…
  5. The cell membrane is described as selectively permeable and controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell…
  6. A leaf is adapted for efficient gas exchange. Describe the adaptations of a leaf that allow efficient gas exchange betwe…
  7. Explain how temperature affects the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction, including what happens both below and above t…
  8. Describe how the human body produces monoclonal antibodies and explain one way in which they can be used in medicine.

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