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D4.1.5—Differences in adaptation, survival, reproduction

Adaptation increases survival or reproductive success when a heritable trait improves performance under specific environmental conditions in evolving populations in evolving populations.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
D4.1.5
Level
SL

Exam analysis

Chance of appearing1%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceMay 2015
Most common paperPaper3
Typical marks2

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May 2015Paper3 ["SL"] · TZ110(c)[ 2 ]D4.1.5—Differences in adaptation, survival, reproduction
May 2015Paper3 ["SL"] · TZ110(b)[ 2 ]D4.1.5—Differences in adaptation, survival, reproduction
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Coverage 2015–2015 · Updated 16 Jul 2026

Concept essentials

  • Adaptations are heritable traits that improve performance in context.
  • Evolution depends on reproductive success, not survival alone.
  • The value of a trait can change when the environment changes.
ConceptIB Biology SL