JAMB Biology 2014 Objective — Question 46
Question 46 of 49 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In the diagram, which of the following will be true of dog II, which lost its tail in an accident, if it mates with dog III?
- A. All its offspring will be born without tails
- B. ¾ of its offspring's will be born without tails
- C. None of its offspring will be born without tailsCorrect
- D. ¼ of its offspring will be born without tails
Explanation
Since acquired traits (like an accidentally lost tail) are not heritable, none of dog II's offspring will be born without a tail.
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