| Date | November 2015 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 15N.1.SL.TZ0.23 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 23 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Darwin described evolution as “descent with modification”. What would make evolution less probable?
A. Stable environment
B. Migration
C. Variation in offspring
D. Random mutation
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
The word "probable" was not the best choice, as "likely" sounds better. This does not affect the answer to the question.
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