Characteristics and Variation in Characteristics Flashcards by faith tay | Brainscape

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What is a continuous variation?

A

range of phenotypes
tends to be expressed in numbers
can be affected by environment

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Examples of a continuous variation

A

height
mass
skin colour

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What is a discontinuous variation?

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distinct phenotypes
tends to be expressed in words

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Examples of a discontinuous variation

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eye colour
ABO blood type
sex

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