Unilorin Post-UTME Biology 2021 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Mendelian Inheritance

In artificial selection, individuals without desirable traits may be prevented from mating by

  1. A.out breeding
  2. B.sterilization
  3. C.inbreeding
  4. D.genetic engineering.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sterilization)

Explanation

Sterilising unwanted individuals stops them from breeding, so only animals with the desired traits pass on their genes.