WAEC Biology 1988 Question 55

Question 55

Characteristics and Classification of Living Things

Species can be defined as the group of organisms that

  1. A.resemble each other and live in the same habitat
  2. B.are of common origin and are always found together
  3. C.resemble each other and can interbreed freely
  4. D.resemble each other and occupy the same niche
  5. E.are of common origin but cannot interbreed freely
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (resemble each other and can interbreed freely)

Explanation

A species is a group of similar organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.