Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. The process in which new species develop from the existing species is known as speciation. b. The gene that can decide the appearance of an organism only in the presence of another identical gene is called a recessive gene. c. If a sperm carrying X chromosomes fertilises an ovum carrying X chromosome, then the child born will be a boy.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false. If a sperm carrying X chromosomes fertilises an ovum carrying X chromosome, then the child born will be a girl.

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