Question detail
Which option avoids the common misconception in this objective for The development of understanding of genetics and evolution, Fossils: students must explain why the fossil record is incomplete, including soft-bodied organisms and geological activity.
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
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 Fossils because students must explain why the fossil record is incomplete, including soft-bodied organisms and geological activity.
- 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 Fossils.
- C. Partial misconception: Treating DNA as if it always means one gene. This misses the objective focus on explain why the fossil record is incomplete, including soft-bodied organisms and geological activity.
- D. Terminology mix-up: It moves into a neighbouring Unit 4.6 idea rather than The development of understanding of genetics and evolution / Fossils.
Answer
The correct option is Misconception avoided: A DNA base sequence is the storage format; a gene is the named instruction unit. This matches Fossils because students must explain why the fossil record is incomplete, including soft-bodied organisms and geological activity.. It is the only option that keeps DNA vs genes separate and answers the approved learning objective in Fossils.
Explanation
The correct option is Misconception avoided: A DNA base sequence is the storage format; a gene is the named instruction unit. This matches Fossils because students must explain why the fossil record is incomplete, including soft-bodied organisms and geological activity.. Misconception avoided: A DNA base sequence is the storage format; a gene is the named instruction unit. This matches Fossils because students must explain why the fossil record is incomplete, including soft-bodied organisms and geological activity. 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 why the fossil record is incomplete, including soft-bodied organisms and geological activity, so the answer must stay inside Fossils. 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
Fossils common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain why the fossil record is incomplete, including soft-bodied organisms and geological activity..
Answer by clearly explaining how to explain why the fossil record is incomplete, including soft-bodied organisms and geological activity..
Related flashcards
Flashcard 1 of 5
Related practice questions
Question 1 of 5
Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.
