Outline5 marksStandard
Outline how the random fusion of gametes at fertilisation, together with the events of meiosis, leads to genetic variation in the offspring of a diploid organism.
CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Inheritance
Inheritance: outline question
How this question is marked
5 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 5 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Outline means: Give the main points briefly. Less detail than describe, but every key step has to be there. One short line per step, in order. The marks are for coverage, not depth.
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