WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 132

656.

In humans, sex is determined by

A.

two homologous chromosomes

B.

a dominant gene for maleness present in a male

C.

two similar sex chromosomes in the male and dissimilar in the female

D.

the differences in the nature of the X and Y chromosomes in the male

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

657.

The name given to a sudden change in a gene or chromosome that can be passed on to the offspring is

A.

inheritance

B.

linkage

C.

alleles

D.

mutation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

658.

Which of the following is not a morphological variation in human beings?

A.

Size

B.

Blood groups

C.

Colour

D.

Fingerprints

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

659.

When Mendel crossed round seeds with wrinkled seeds of Pea Plant, what was the ratio of wrinkled seeds to round seeds in the F2 plants?

A.

3 : 1

B.

2 : 1

C.

1 : 3

D.

1 : 2

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

660.

Which of the following statements about blood groups in human is not correct?

A.

 Siblings may not belong to the same blood group

B.

There are four possible blood groups

C.

People with blood group O can receive blood from all other groups

D.

People with blood group AB are universal recipients

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.