Variation

Question 1

What is Variation?

Answer 1

The differences that exist between members of the same species.
Combining genes from two parents contributes to variation within a species.
-Continous
-Discrete

Question 2

What is Discrete Variation?

Answer 2

Single gene inheritance of characteristics.
Where measurements fall into distinct groups.
-Eye colour
-Long/short hair clots
-Blood groups
-Dry/wet earwax

Question 3

What is Continuous Variation?

Answer 3

Polygenic (many) inheritance of characteristics showing continuous variation where there is a range of values between a minimum and a maximum.
-Leaf length
-Height
-Weight