Jamb Biology Questions - Variation In Population
Question 31:
In a population of living things, the parameters of size, height, weight and colour are examples of
- A Discontinuous variation
- B Continuous variation
- C Physiological variation
- D Non-heritable variation
Question 32:
The first four children of a couple were all girls. The probability that the fifth will also be a girl is
View Answer & ExplanationQuestion 33:
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Question 34:
Paternity dispute can most accurately be resolved through the use of
- A Finger printing
- B Blood group typing
- C DNA analysis
- D Tongue-rolling
Question 35:
One advantage of variation in a species population is that individuals
- A With favoured traits become dominant
- B Easily reach their reproductive age
- C Are easily recognised by mates
- D Are better adapted to changes