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O-LevelBiologyGenetics & Variation5090/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q381 Mark

Elephants are hunted by poachers for their tusks, which are a source of ivory. In 1930, in a National Park, 1% of the elephants were born without any tusks. Lack of tusks was the result of a gene mutation. Currently, in the same area, 15% of the females and 9% of the males do not have tusks. Which statements can explain this increase in the number of tuskless elephants? 1 Selection against tusked elephants is occurring. 2 Tuskless elephants are less likely to be killed by poachers. 3 Tuskless elephants reproduce and pass the allele to their offspring.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3

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Genetics & Variation, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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