JAMB Biology 2009 Question 41

Question 41

Mendelian Inheritance

A farmer's assumption that the seed from a good harvest will produce a good yield is explained by the theory of

  1. A.evolution
  2. B.adaptation
  3. C.variation
  4. D.heredity.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (heredity.)

Explanation

Heredity is the passing of characters from parents to offspring. Seeds from high-yielding plants carry the genes for good yield.