Question detail
Which option avoids the common misconception in this objective for The development of understanding of genetics and evolution, Speciation (biology only): students must explain the impact of Darwin’s and Wallace’s ideas on biology.
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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 Speciation (biology only) because students must explain the impact of Darwin’s and Wallace’s ideas on biology.
- 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 Speciation (biology only).
- C. Partial misconception: Treating DNA as if it always means one gene. This misses the objective focus on explain the impact of Darwin’s and Wallace’s ideas on biology.
- D. Terminology mix-up: It moves into a neighbouring Unit 4.6 idea rather than The development of understanding of genetics and evolution / Speciation (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 Speciation (biology only) because students must explain the impact of Darwin’s and Wallace’s ideas on biology.. It is the only option that keeps DNA vs genes separate and answers the approved learning objective in Speciation (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 Speciation (biology only) because students must explain the impact of Darwin’s and Wallace’s ideas on biology.. Misconception avoided: A DNA base sequence is the storage format; a gene is the named instruction unit. This matches Speciation (biology only) because students must explain the impact of Darwin’s and Wallace’s ideas on biology. 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 the impact of Darwin’s and Wallace’s ideas on biology, so the answer must stay inside Speciation (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
Speciation (biology only) common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain the impact of Darwin’s and Wallace’s ideas on biology..
Answer by clearly explaining how to explain the impact of Darwin’s and Wallace’s ideas on biology..
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