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Which option best matches the approved learning objective for Theory of evolution (biology only) (1)?

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Topic

The development of understanding of genetics and evolution

Question

A. It means students should be able to describe how Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection using observations, experimentation, discussion, geology and fossils.
B. It means Darwin is never assessed in The development of understanding of genetics and evolution.
C. It means learners only need to memorise the topic title for Theory of evolution (biology only).
D. It means students should give the opposite of the approved learning objective.

Answer

The correct option is It means students should be able to describe how Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection using observations, experimentation, discussion, geology and fossils.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe how Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection using observations, experimentation, discussion, geology and fossils in the subtopic Theory of evolution (biology only).

Explanation

The correct option is It means students should be able to describe how Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection using observations, experimentation, discussion, geology and fossils.. It means students should be able to describe how Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection using observations, experimentation, discussion, geology and fossils. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe how Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection using observations, experimentation, discussion, geology and fossils. This belongs to the subtopic Theory of evolution (biology only) within The development of understanding of genetics and evolution, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Theory of evolution (biology only).

Common mistake

Avoid blurring DNA vs genes in Theory of evolution (biology only)

A common mistake is treating dna as if it always means one gene. when answering questions on Theory of evolution (biology only).

Keep the answer tied to the approved objective: students must describe how Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection using observations, experimentation, discussion, geology and fossils. Use the distinction that DNA is the molecule; a gene is a functional section of that molecule.

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Which option correctly contrasts the named ideas for The development of understanding of genetics and evolution, Theory of evolution (biology only): students must describe how Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection using observations, experimentation, discussion, geology and fossils.