WAEC Biology 2004 Question 51

Question 51

Variation

The ability of some individuals to taste phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a

  1. A.morphological adaptation
  2. B.morphological variation
  3. C.physiological adaptation
  4. D.physiological variation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (physiological variation)

Explanation

Tasting PTC cannot be seen on the body; it is a difference in how the body works, so it is a physiological variation.