WAEC Biology 1995 Question 55

Question 55

Variation

Which of the following is not a reason why an offspring looks different from its parents?

  1. A.Random reorganisation of chromosome during gamete formation
  2. B.Existence of multiple alleles in organisms
  3. C.Formation of chasmata in chromatids during meiosis
  4. D.Mutation which gives rise to new combination of gene
  5. E.Mitosis of the zygote produces new combination of chromosomes
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Answer: E (Mitosis of the zygote produces new combination of chromosomes)

Explanation

Mitosis makes exact copies of the zygote's chromosomes; it does not create new combinations.