SB3k Variation

Question 1

Distinguish between genetic variation and

environmental variation.

Answer 1

Genetic variation are:eye colour, natural hair colour, nose shape, blood group
Environment variation are:hair length, accent, tattoo, scar

Question 2

Distinguish between continuous and discontinuous

variation.

Answer 2

Continuous variation is a range of values, and an individual can be anywhere in max or min. Height is example.
Discontinuous varies where there is limited of values. Blood group or gender are examples.

Question 3

Describe the causes of genetic variation

Answer 3

mutation

sexual reproduction

Question 4

Describe the causes of environmental variation

Answer 4

differences in environment

acquired characteristics