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Which option avoids the common misconception in this objective for The development of understanding of genetics and evolution, Theory of evolution (biology only): students must explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory.
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Topic
The development of understanding of genetics and evolution
Question
- A. Misconception avoided: A DNA base sequence is the storage format; a gene is the named instruction unit. This matches Theory of evolution (biology only) because students must explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory.
- 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 Theory of evolution (biology only).
- C. Partial misconception: Treating DNA as if it always means one gene. This misses the objective focus on explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory.
- D. Terminology mix-up: 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 Misconception avoided: A DNA base sequence is the storage format; a gene is the named instruction unit. This matches Theory of evolution (biology only) because students must explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory.. 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 Misconception avoided: A DNA base sequence is the storage format; a gene is the named instruction unit. This matches Theory of evolution (biology only) because students must explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory.. Misconception avoided: A DNA base sequence is the storage format; a gene is the named instruction unit. This matches Theory of evolution (biology only) because students must explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory. is correct because A DNA base sequence is the storage format; a gene is the named instruction unit. The learning objective says students must explain that the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known when Darwin published his theory, so the answer must stay inside Theory of evolution (biology only). The alternative options are wrong because they either explaining protein coding without naming the gene as the relevant section of dna., treating dna as if it always means one gene., or drift away from do not use dna, gene, and chromosome as interchangeable answers..
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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