JAMB Biology 2012 Question 38

Question 38

Variation

Use the graph of frequency against height of cassava in metres to answer: The graph illustrates

Diagram for this question
  1. A.the highest frequency for height of 2 metres
  2. B.a discontinuously varying character
  3. C.a continuously varying character
  4. D.total yield in a cassava farm.
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Answer: C (a continuously varying character)

Explanation

Height takes a full range of values and gives a smooth bell-shaped curve, which is typical of continuous variation.