UNIT2-Variation EOY Flashcards
1
Q
Discontinuous variation
A
This type of variation is caused by ur genes only and falls into 2 distinct categories
Eg attached or not attached ear lobes
2
Q
Continuous variation
A
This is caused by ur genes and the environment and can value between a minimum and a maximum.
Eg height hair colour eye colour
3
Q
How can discontinuous data be plotted
A
Bar chart
4
Q
How can continuous data be plotted
A
Lien graph
5
Q
What is variation
A
Variation is differences in characteristics
There can be variation within and between species
Variation is caused by genes and environment
