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- Subject: Biology
- AS: AS90464
- Level: 2
- Credits: 3
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Biology 2.8 Describe cell structure and function
Achievement criteria
The level of achievement that you will reach is decided by the way you answer each question. The key words are describe, explain, and discuss aspects of cell structure and function.
Achievement
Describe cell structure and function.
Make sure you can:
- describe aspects of biology relating to cellular components, organelles, and cellular processes at appropriate points
- interpret information in a table
- draw accurate, labelled diagrams.
Achievement with Merit
Explain cell structure and function.
Make sure you can:
- meet criteria outlined for Achievement
- accurately use key biological terms in explanation
- explain how or why something happens by linking cause and effect in answer
- draw accurate, labelled, and annotated diagrams.
Achievement with Excellence
Discuss cell structure and function.
Make sure you can:
- meet criteria for Achievement and Merit
- ink answers in paragraphs, clearly showing in your discussion the links between components/organelles and cellular processes
- apply biological ideas and show evidence of logical thought processes in answers.
