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Which of the following traits is not a morphological variation in humans?

Biology
WAEC 2014

Which of the following traits is not a morphological variation in humans?

  • A. Ability to taste PTC
  • B. Colour
  • C. Fingerprints
  • D. Size
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

The ability to taste PTC (phenylthiocarbamide) is not an example of morphological variation, but rather a physiological variation, as it relates to taste perception, which is a functional trait, not a structural one. 

  • Morphological variation: refers to differences in the physical structure or form of an organism, such as variations in bone structure, skin color, or body shape. 
  • Physiological variation, on the other hand, relates to differences in the function or processes of an organism, such as variations in metabolism, hormone levels, or, in this case, taste perception. 
  • The ability to taste PTC is determined by a single gene (TAS2R38) that codes for a bitter-taste receptor on the tongue. 
  • Different variations, or alleles, of this gene determine whether PTC tastes bitter or not. 
  • The ability to taste PTC is a classic example of a genetic trait that varies in human populations, and the variation is linked to the function of a specific taste receptor. 

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