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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 explain that individuals in a species show a wide range of variation for a characteristic.

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The development of understanding of genetics and evolution

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  1. A. Correct contrast: DNA can contain many genes; a gene has a specific coding role. This matches Theory of evolution (biology only) because students must explain that individuals in a species show a wide range of variation for a characteristic.
  2. B. Reversed contrast: Calling a gene a whole chromosome. This would blur DNA vs genes instead of testing Theory of evolution (biology only).
  3. C. Over-broad contrast: Explaining protein coding without naming the gene as the relevant section of DNA. This misses the objective focus on explain that individuals in a species show a wide range of variation for a characteristic.
  4. D. Unrelated contrast: It moves into a neighbouring Unit 4.6 idea rather than The development of understanding of genetics and evolution / Theory of evolution (biology only).

Answer

The correct option is Correct contrast: DNA can contain many genes; a gene has a specific coding role. This matches Theory of evolution (biology only) because students must explain that individuals in a species show a wide range of variation for a characteristic.. It is the only option that keeps DNA vs genes separate and answers the approved learning objective in Theory of evolution (biology only).

Explanation

The correct option is Correct contrast: DNA can contain many genes; a gene has a specific coding role. This matches Theory of evolution (biology only) because students must explain that individuals in a species show a wide range of variation for a characteristic.. Correct contrast: DNA can contain many genes; a gene has a specific coding role. This matches Theory of evolution (biology only) because students must explain that individuals in a species show a wide range of variation for a characteristic. is correct because DNA can contain many genes; a gene has a specific coding role. The learning objective says students must explain that individuals in a species show a wide range of variation for a characteristic, so the answer must stay inside Theory of evolution (biology only). The alternative options are wrong because they either calling a gene a whole chromosome., explaining protein coding without naming the gene as the relevant section of dna., or drift away from when asking about genes, test a section of dna, protein coding, alleles, or inherited characteristics..

Common mistake

Theory of evolution (biology only) common mistake 1

Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain that individuals in a species show a wide range of variation for a characteristic..

Answer by clearly explaining how to explain that individuals in a species show a wide range of variation for a characteristic..

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