Question

Choose the correct option regarding the two given statements.

Statement 1: Half of the genetic information in a child comes from father.

Statement 2: Environment does not affect the observable characteristics or traits of a person at all.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct
• B. Both statement 1 and 2 are correct
• C. Only statement 2 is correct
• D. Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only statement 1 is correct

The first statement is correct as half of the genetic information of any individual comes from either of the parents. But, the second statement is incorrect as environment plays a role in determining the observable characteristics or traits of the person. Both the genetic and environmental factors together determine the traits of a gene in an individual.