Variation Flashcards
1
Q
What does variation mean?
A
Diferences between species or DIFERENCES WITHIN A SPECIES
2
Q
What are the 2 types of variation?
A
Phenotypic variation and genetic variation
3
Q
What are the 2 types of phenotypic variation?
A
Continuous and Discontinuous
4
Q
What are the characteristics of continuous variation?
A
Mesurable
Environmental influence
Continuous range of phenotypes
Intermideates
Can plot a histogram
Normal ditribution
- to + order
5
Q
What are the characteristics of discontinuous variation?
A
Not mesurable
No environmental influence
Discrete range of phenotypes
No intermideates
Can plot a bar chart
No normal ditribution
Any order
6
Q
Give examples of continuous variation
A
Height
Hair lenght
Weight
7
Q
Give examples of discontinuous variation
A
Blood type
Attached earlobe
Wisdom tooth
