WAEC Biology 2016 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

41. A blend of inherited and acquired characteristics shows A. variation B. inheritance C. evolution D. heredity

A. variationCorrect
B. inheritance
C. evolution
D. heredity

Explanation

Inherited characteristics come from gene while acquired characteristics come from the environment. This is why it is said that the phenotype of an organism depends on gene and environment.

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