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Selection answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Selection. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Biology.

Answer explanations

Question 1 of 12

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Paper 3 structured question: Selection

Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Description

Rabbit Population

A population of rabbits lives in an area with limited food resources. Some rabbits have a genetic trait that allows them to digest a wider variety of plants.

  1. a

    Describe how genetic diversity affects the rabbit population's survival.

    [2]
  2. b

    State the role of advantageous traits in natural selection.

    [1]