Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Evolution

Evolution — practice question

Variation within populations of a species can create the opportunity for evolution to take place.
(a)[3]

Describe the main factors responsible for phenotypic variation.

(b(i))[3]

Outline the theory of evolution in broad terms.

(b(ii))[3]

Explain how DNA sequences are used to demonstrate evolutionary relationships between species.

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