Question

A trait is an organism influenced by the

• A. Paternal DNA only
• B. Maternal DNA only
• C. Both of the above
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both of the above

A trait in an organism is influenced by both maternal as well as paternal DNA because at the time of zygote formation both the nucleus of sperm as well as that of ovum fuse together to restore the amount of genetic material in the progeny. Thus the trait is influenced by genes inherited from both the parents.

So, the correct answer is 'Both of the above'.