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