O-LevelBiologyGenetics & Variation5090/11 · May/June 2016 · Q401 Mark

Which statement is evidence that genes are copied and passed on to the next generation?

AAsexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring.

BDifferent alleles of a gene can produce variation in phenotype.

CEach species of a plant or animal has a fixed number of chromosomes.

DSexual reproduction produces genetically different offspring.

✓ Correct answer

A: Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring.

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Topic: Genetics & Variation, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Biology, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 40.

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