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Which option best matches the approved learning objective for Variation (1)?

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Topic

Variation and evolution

Question

A. It means students should be able to explain how a rare mutation producing a suitable new phenotype can lead to a relatively rapid change in a species.
B. It means new phenotype is never assessed in Variation and evolution.
C. It means learners only need to memorise the topic title for Variation.
D. It means students should give the opposite of the approved learning objective.

Answer

The correct answer is It means students should be able to explain how a rare mutation producing a suitable new phenotype can lead to a relatively rapid change in a species..

Explanation

The correct option is It means students should be able to explain how a rare mutation producing a suitable new phenotype can lead to a relatively rapid change in a species. because it directly reflects the approved learning objective: Explain how a rare mutation producing a suitable new phenotype can lead to a relatively rapid change in a species..

Common mistake

Variation common mistake 1

Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain how a rare mutation producing a suitable new phenotype can lead to a relatively rapid change in a species..

Answer by clearly explaining how to explain how a rare mutation producing a suitable new phenotype can lead to a relatively rapid change in a species..

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Which option correctly contrasts the named ideas for Variation and evolution, Variation: students must explain how a rare mutation producing a suitable new phenotype can lead to a relatively rapid change in a species.