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Which option best matches the approved learning objective for Speciation (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 the steps that give rise to new species.
B. It means new species is never assessed in The development of understanding of genetics and evolution.
C. It means learners only need to memorise the topic title for Speciation (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 the steps that give rise to new species.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe the steps that give rise to new species in the subtopic Speciation (biology only).

Explanation

The correct option is It means students should be able to describe the steps that give rise to new species.. It means students should be able to describe the steps that give rise to new species. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe the steps that give rise to new species. This belongs to the subtopic Speciation (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 Speciation (biology only).

Common mistake

Speciation (biology only) common mistake 1

Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Describe the steps that give rise to new species..

Answer by clearly explaining how to describe the steps that give rise to new species..

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Which option correctly contrasts the named ideas for The development of understanding of genetics and evolution, Speciation (biology only): students must describe the steps that give rise to new species.