Anyone did the GSCE AQA Biology Higher exam???

OP

look if it is on the syllabus, we should revise that and learn it!!!!

Reply 61

yusufu

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LS.

But just thought I should say: Just because it's on the syllabus, doesn't make it 'true' - there's a lot of BS on syllabus thesedays to make it easier to teach.

that may be, but the exam is marked according to a mark scheme developed from the specification.

Reply 62

OP

if it is in the revision guide then we revise that and if we remeber that we will get the marks!!!!

Reply 63

Undry1

im just saying what the revision guide and the specification say.

in response:
mitosis:
Before each cell division, a copy of each chromosome is made so that
each body cell has exactly the same genetic information. This type of
cell division is called mitosis.

DNA replication:
Asexual reproduction gives rise to individuals whose genetic
information is identical with that of the parent. These genetically
identical individuals are known as a clone.

The cells of the offspring produced by asexual reproduction are
produced by mitosis from the parental cells. They contain the same
genes as the parents.

hence the reference to clones in the question , i would assume.

CGP talks of mutations that can occur.

Do you agree that if mutations couldn't occur during mitosis then Bacteria would never change?

Reply 64

Undry1

that may be, but the exam is marked according to a mark scheme developed from the specification.

In the hardest questions the question will not necessarily involve a quote from the mark scheme. It will be testing your application of knowledge.

You application that in Mitosis errors can be made.

Reply 65

LS.

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samdavyson

Look at this quote. S/he is the founder of the Biology Society. They know their stuff.

Once again, my gender causes problems for people on this board :biggrin:

Thanks for the confidence. I'm a bit rusty on mutations - haven't done about them for awhile.

Asexual production, however, still suffers from mutations.

Reply 66

LS.

Once again, my gender causes problems for people on this board :biggrin:

Thanks for the confidence. I'm a bit rusty on mutations - haven't done about them for awhile.

Asexual production, however, still suffers from mutations.

I didn't want to judge you.

Reply 67

OP

it is not based on knowledge or it would say ''use your own knowledge'' in the question

Reply 68

LS.

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Undry1

that may be, but the exam is marked according to a mark scheme developed from the specification.

Not always. If you write something which is correct - but not on the syllabus, as long as you show understanding, you should not be punished. For example, free radicals are not taught as contributing factor to CHD, yet the mark scheme credits it. Also, there are 'AVP' (any valid point) marks given at the discression of the marker.

Reply 69

yusufu

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samdavyson

CGP talks of mutations that can occur.

Do you agree that if mutations couldn't occur during mitosis then Bacteria would never change?

yes, i agree.
but neway, at least one of the answers is right, maybe even both ( might be an EITHER mutation OR no mutation question). personally i think my answer is right, but you have your right to an opinion.

Reply 70

LS.

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samdavyson

I didn't want to judge you.

My signiture may not be pink, but I assure you I'm female.

Reply 71

Browny

it is not based on knowledge or it would say ''use your own knowledge'' in the question

That is the stupidest thing that you have said so far in this argument.

I did a Maths exam yesterday not once did it say "use your own knowledge". Without it I would have had to leave every question blank.

Reply 72

OP

then there is no right or wrong answer!!

Reply 73

Undry1

yes, i agree.
but neway, at least one of the answers is right, maybe even both ( might be an EITHER mutation OR no mutation question). personally i think my answer is right, but you have your right to an opinion.

I am glad you are of a more mature nature than this other Biologist (Browny). I guess we will never know.

Reply 74

OP

your own knowledge means you know it already

Reply 75

OP

like i said there is no a right or wrong answer

Reply 76

OP

maybe, ok your entitled 2 ur opinion ok???

Reply 77

Browny

maybe, ok your entitled 2 ur opinion ok???

Too right I am.

Reply 78

klugy

Clone Means 'genetically Identical'.

Mutations Will Occur In Mitosis, But Then The Mutated Bacteria Are Not 'genetically Identical'

Therefore all Clones Will Produce Insulin, Even If There Were Mutations That Didn't, Because These Are Not Clones.

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