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Which option best matches the approved learning objective for The understanding of genetics (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 why the importance of Mendel’s work was not recognised until after his death.
B. It means Mendel is never assessed in The development of understanding of genetics and evolution.
C. It means learners only need to memorise the topic title for The understanding of genetics (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 why the importance of Mendel’s work was not recognised until after his death.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain why the importance of Mendel’s work was not recognised until after his death in the subtopic The understanding of genetics (biology only).

Explanation

The correct option is It means students should be able to explain why the importance of Mendel’s work was not recognised until after his death.. It means students should be able to explain why the importance of Mendel’s work was not recognised until after his death. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain why the importance of Mendel’s work was not recognised until after his death. This belongs to the subtopic The understanding of genetics (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 The understanding of genetics (biology only).

Common mistake

The understanding of genetics (biology only) common mistake 1

Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain why the importance of Mendel’s work was not recognised until after his death..

Answer by clearly explaining how to explain why the importance of Mendel’s work was not recognised until after his death..

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