Skip to main content
A-LevelBiologySelection and evolutionFeb/Mar 2020Paper 4 Q411 Marks

The rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, is a fish that is bred in commercial fish farms. Rainbow trout that have a blue-silver colour are sold at a higher price than rainbow trout that have a brown colour. The number of fish with each of the different colours was recorded in a breeding population in one fish farm. • population total = 2936 • number of blue-silver fish = 1437 • number of brown fish = 1499

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is . This question tests the candidate's understanding of selection and evolution within the Biologysyllabus. The examiner's mark scheme requires...

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🔒

Unlock the Examiner's Answer

Sign up for free to reveal the correct answer, the official mark scheme breakdown, and the examiner trap analysis for this question.

Sign Up Free to Unlock →

Join thousands of Cambridge students already using Oracle Prep

About This A-Level Biology Question

This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Feb/Mar 2020 examination, Paper 4 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Selection and evolution and is worth 11 marks.

Oracle Prep provides AI-powered practice for all Cambridge O-Level and A-Level subjects. Our platform includes topic predictions with 87.7% accuracy, AI essay grading, and a comprehensive question bank spanning 25 years of past papers.

© 2026 Oracle Prep — The AI-Powered Cambridge Exam Engine