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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.
- 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).
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