"Describe and explain" questions — WJEC A-Level Biology (Wales)

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

Sample questions

  1. Describe how the human body produces monoclonal antibodies and explain one way in which they can be used in medicine.
  2. In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a method used to help couples who are experiencing infertility. Describe the process of …
  3. Describe the cell cycle and explain why mitosis is important in multicellular organisms.
  4. A couple are told by their doctor that they are infertile. The doctor suggests they consider in vitro fertilisation (IVF…
  5. Cell differentiation is an important process in multicellular organisms. Describe what cell differentiation is and expla…
  6. A student uses Benedict's test and the Biuret test to identify the biological molecules present in a sample of milk. Des…
  7. DNA is a polymer that forms a double helix structure. Describe the structure of DNA and explain how it is replicated ins…
  8. Ash dieback is a communicable disease affecting ash trees in the UK. Describe how ash dieback spreads and explain the me…

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