Required Practicals GCSE Exam-Style Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Define the term aseptic technique and state its importance in biological experiments.
Question 2
Q2. Application (2 marks)
Explain how to use a light microscope to observe a prepared slide of onion cells.
Question 3
Q3. Extended Response (3 marks)
Describe the process of osmosis and explain how it affects plant and animal cells.
Question 4
Q4. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
What is the name of the reagent used to test for reducing sugars?
Question 5
Q5. Application (2 marks)
Explain the purpose of using a control variable when carrying out an experiment on the effect of light intensity on plant growth.
Question 6
Q6. Extended Response (3 marks)
Describe the steps involved in using the Biuret test to detect protein.
Question 7
Q7. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Define the term independent variable.
Question 8
Q8. Application (2 marks)
Explain how to use iodine solution to test for starch.
Question 9
Q9. Extended Response (3 marks)
Discuss the importance of accuracy and precision in scientific experiments.
Question 10
Q10. Application (2 marks)
Explain the purpose of carrying out replicates in an experiment.