WAEC Biology 1999 Question 53

Question 53

Variation

Which of the following statements is correct about variation?

  1. A.Offsprings are different from their parents only
  2. B.Offsprings from the same parents look alike
  3. C.Offsprings differ from their ancestors but look like their immediate parents
  4. D.offsprings differ from their ancestors and from each other
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (offsprings differ from their ancestors and from each other)

Explanation

Because of variation, no two offspring are exactly alike, and they differ from their parents and ancestors too.