JAMB Biology 2019 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

When two opposite genes for the same character contained in the same individual, the character that shows is known as

A. superior character
B. dominant characterCorrect
C. recessive character
D. controlling character

Explanation

When two opposite (alternative) genes for a character are present in an individual, the trait expressed is dominant, while the one that fails to be expressed is recessive.

Sign up free to unlock

Score tracking
Practice history
Saved questions
Progress dashboard
Personalized sessions
Weak-topic breakdown

…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.

Create free account

More questions from Biology 2019 Objective More Biology past papers