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Which option avoids the common misconception in this objective for Reproduction, Genetic inheritance: students must explain that most characteristics result from multiple genes interacting rather than single-gene inheritance.
- A.Misconception avoided: A DNA base sequence is the storage format; a gene is the named instruction unit. This matches Genetic inheritance because students must explain that most characteristics result from multiple genes interacting rather than single-gene inheritance.
- B.Common misconception: Explaining protein coding without naming the gene as the relevant section of DNA. This would blur DNA vs genes instead of testing Genetic inheritance.
- C.Partial misconception: Treating DNA as if it always means one gene. This misses the objective focus on explain that most characteristics result from multiple genes interacting rather than single-gene inheritance.
- D.Terminology mix-up: It moves into a neighbouring Unit 4.6 idea rather than Reproduction / Genetic inheritance.
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