Learning objective
Give a clear account of the work of Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace in the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection and explain the impact of these ideas on modern biology.
Read the explanation, check the common trap, then practise with flashcards and questions.
At a glance
10
Flashcards
7
Questions
Topic
Natural selection and genetic modification
Subtopic
Darwin, Wallace, and Natural Selection
Study support
Understand this objective
Quick explanation
Give a clear account of the work of Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace in the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection and explain the impact of these ideas on modern biology
- This point belongs to Natural selection and genetic modification, especially Darwin, Wallace, and Natural Selection.
- You need to be able to give a clear account of the work of Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace in the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection and explain the impact of these ideas on modern biology.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
Why it matters
This objective helps connect Darwin, Wallace, and Natural Selection to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Natural selection and genetic modification.
Revision tools
Choose how to practise
Flashcards10 linked cards
Flashcard 1 of 10
Practice Questions7 linked questions
Question 1 of 7
Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.
Revision notestopic notes
Open the full topic revision notes when you are ready to review this objective in context.
Open revision notesRelated learning objectives
- Explain Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection
- Build an explanation of the way the emergence of resistant organisms supports Charles Darwin's theory of evolution covering antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
Antibiotic Resistance and Evolution
- Give a clear account of the evidence for human evolution, based on fossils, covering: a Ardi from 4.4 million years ago b Lucy from 3.2 million years ago c Richard Leakey's discovery of fossils from 1.6 million years ago.
Evidence for Human Evolution
- Give a clear account of the evidence for human evolution based on stone tools, covering: a the development of stone tools over time b how these may be dated from their environment.
Evidence for Human Evolution: Stone Tools
- Give a clear account of the way the anatomy of the pentadactyl limb provides scientists with evidence for evolution.
Pentadactyl Limb and Evolution