10.5 Types of Variation Flashcards
1
Q
What is variance between members of different species known as? (1 mark)
A
Interspecific variation
2
Q
What is variance between organisms within a species known as? (1 mark)
A
Intraspecific variation
3
Q
What is intraspecific variation? (1 mark)
A
The variation between organisms within a species.
4
Q
What is interspecific variatjon? (1 mark)
A
Variation between members of different species.
5
Q
State the two main types of variation. (2 marks)
A
Genetic variation
Environmental variation
6
Q
Describe 4 ways genetic variation occurs. (4 marks)
A
Variation in alleles
DNA sequence mutations
Meiosis
Sexual reproduction
7
Q
What two things cause variance I’m meiosis? (2 marks)
A
Crossing over
Independent assortment
8
Q
Are plants or animals affected more by environmental variance? (1 mark)
A
Plants
