WAEC Biology 1994 Question 36

Question 36

Evolution

Mutation leads to evolution in that it

  1. A.gives rise to offspring which have the same characteristics as the parents
  2. B.Kills all organisms where it has occurred
  3. C.gives rise to new individuals which differ considerably from their parents
  4. D.always confers adaptability to the offspring
  5. E.does not confer adaptability to the offspring
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (gives rise to new individuals which differ considerably from their parents)

Explanation

Mutations produce new characters; useful ones can spread by natural selection.