Exam Terms

Question 1

Identify/name/state

Answer 1

Short answer, maybe 1 word.

Question 2

Discuss

Answer 2

Critical acc of relevant points. Uncertainty in topic.

Question 3

Suggest

Answer 3

Test concept understanding in unfamiliar situation. Plausible explanation.

Question 4

Account for

Answer 4

Explain properties associated with a biological phenomenon.

Question 5

Appreciate

Answer 5

Known basic topic points, not detailed understanding.

Question 6

Calculate

Answer 6

Determine solution to problem.

Question 7

Compare

Answer 7

Note similarities + diffs between processes/features.

Question 8

Contrast

Answer 8

Compare 2 things to show diffs.

Question 9

Describe/give account of

Answer 9

Main points, no explanation. Tell a story.

Question 10

Distinguish

Answer 10

Note diffs between 2 things.

Question 11

Explain

Answer 11

Why something happens ref to biology theory.

Question 12

Know

Answer 12

Be familiar with facts.

Question 13

Measure

Answer 13

Determine size/amount/degree of something.

Question 14

Outline

Answer 14

Get basic points. No detail.

Question 15

Recognise

Answer 15

Identify features from knowledge of appearance.

Question 16

Understand

Answer 16

Explain underlying principles + apply knowledge to weird situation.

Question 17

1m in mm

Answer 17

1000

Question 18

1mm in um

Answer 18

1000

Question 19

1um in nm

Answer 19

1000

Question 20

Percentage Change

Answer 20

(diff x 100)/original