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JAMB Biology 2011 Objective — Question 50

Question 50 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following statements is not true about continuous variation? It

  • A. A. is usually controlled by several genes
  • B. B. can be influenced by environmental factors
  • C. C. follows a normal distribution curve
  • D. D. is usually controlled by one or two pair(s) of genesCorrect

Explanation

Continuous variation is usually controlled by many genes (polygenic), not just one or two gene pairs.

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