JAMB Biology 2007 Objective — Question 43
Question 43 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following will be true of dog II which lost its tail in an accident, in relation to dog III?
- A. All its offspring will be born without tails
- B. 1/4 of its offspring will be born without a tail
- C. None of its offspring will be born without a tailCorrect
- D. 3/4 of its offspring will be born without a tail
Explanation
An accidentally lost tail is an acquired characteristic, not a heritable (genetic) trait, so none of the offspring will be born without tails.
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