BIOLOGY

JAMB 2003 - Question 43

Biology 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 43: The type of reproduction that leads to variation in animal and plant populations is

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The type of reproduction that leads to variation in animal and plant populations is
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

Sexual reproduction leads to variationbecause genes are inherited in a random manner as gametes fuse to form a zygote. Budding and vegetative propagation are forms of asexual reproduction that do not involve union of gametes. Characters are transmitted to new offspring unaltered.