WAEC Biology 2023 Question 43

Question 43

Chromosomes, DNA and Sex Linkage

A sudden change in the genetic composition of an organism is termed

  1. A.epistasis.
  2. B.linkage.
  3. C.mutation.
  4. D.variation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (mutation.)

Explanation

A mutation is a sudden, inheritable change in the genes or chromosomes of an organism.