Following the post about Frequently Asked Questions for Chemistry Paper 2 Section

A, the Berry Berry Teacher, Miss Isabelle Wong is pleased to be posting another post
on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for General Answering Technique Paper 2
Section A and B for SPM 2010 Biology. Once again, there are all the questions on the
general rules that you wanted to ask but did not get the chance to do so. While it
might seemed similar to that of Chemistry SPM, there are some nuance differences.
So do share this page with your fellow SPM 2010 Biology candidates.

SPM Biology 2010 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for General Answering
Technique Paper 2 Section A and B

@ Teknik Menjawab dan Soalan Lazim SPM 2010 Biologi Kertas 2 Bahagian A dan B.

FAQ SPM 2010 Biology Paper 2 Section A and B

The SPM Biology question Paper 2 Section A: Structure questions (answer all
questions from question number 1 to 5) consist of 60 marks in total & Section B:
Essay questions (answer two questions from question number 6 to 9) consist of 40
marks in total. There are some key points that students need to take notes with it.

1) What is the first thing students need to do when students see the question
paper?

I would suggest that students should read through the whole Section A & B and then
write down the important point (while your mind/memory is still fresh) that relates
to the question (something like a mind map) such as phases in a cell cycle, internal
structure of the human heart, circulatory system in humans, structure of
stems/roots etc. There are too many points, structures and processes in Biology to
be remembered, so students need to keep your notes handy and easy to read
especially before students go in the examination hall/classroom.

2) Can students write in point form in Section A and B?

Section A (structure question): The answer is no (same in Chemistry). Students are

suggested to answer question in a complete sentence (not in point form). There are
some other Biology Teachers also suggested that students must fully used up all the
space provided.

Section B (essay question): The answer is yes. Students can use point form but it
must be in complete sentence.

3) Are students handwriting important in Biology Paper 2?

Students handwriting is very important to score in Biology. Students handwriting

must be neat and clear. It will help students in gaining a good impression and
essential for SPM examiner to detect students points/marks. Students just need to
cancel the mistake by drawing a line on it (or crossing out the answer) and not
covering it by liquid paper/correction pen/correction tape in the answering script.
Furthermore, do not use pencil in answering the questions.

4) Is the spelling important in Biology Paper 2?

The answer is yes for the entire biology name/structure/process. You need to spell it
correctly, for example chloroplast, Casparian strip, Golgi apparatus, Lysosomes,
pancreas, pasteurisation etc.

5) How to draw the labelled diagrams?

In Biology, all the diagrams can be drawn free-hands (pencil) and must be labelled
clearly.

6) Can students use table in giving explanation/comparison in Paper 2 Section B?

The answer is yes and it is highly recommended by most of the SPM Biology
teacher. Students need to make sure that every point must be in complete
sentence.

7) How to answer operational definition in Biology?

Operational definition is the manipulated variable that is related to the Biology

theory.