JAMB Biology 2003 Question 43

Question 43

Variation

The type of reproduction that leads to variation in animal and plant populations is

  1. A.budding
  2. B.sexual
  3. C.vegetative
  4. D.asexual.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sexual)

Explanation

Sexual reproduction mixes genes from two parents, so the offspring differ from each other and from their parents. Asexual methods produce copies.