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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 explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory.
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 explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory in the subtopic Theory of evolution (biology only).

Explanation

The correct option is It means students should be able to explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory.. It means students should be able to explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory. 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

Theory of evolution (biology only) common mistake 1

Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory..

Answer by clearly explaining how to explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory..

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