Biology GCSE
scientific drawing conventions
What scientific drawing conventions means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of scientific drawing conventions
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Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain scientific drawing conventions in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: OCR
Biological drawings use unbroken pencil lines, no shading, accurate proportions, and state the total magnification, with straight, uncrossed label lines touching the structure named.
Topics that use scientific drawing conventions
- Microscopy (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- cellular magnification
- eyepiece graticule calibration
- mean cell dimensions
- microscope operation and focus
- magnification formula calculations
- unit conversions in microscopy
Using scientific drawing conventions in the exam
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