Variation

Question 1

Define species and variation

Answer 1

Species:
A group of organisms that can reproduce with one another in nature and produce fertile offspring.

Variation:
Different characteristics are shown by individuals of the same species.

Question 2

List examples of continuous and discontinuous variation

Answer 2

Continuous:
Height, hand span, arm span, weight, skin colour.

Discontinuous:
Blood group, dominant hand, gender, and eye colour.

Question 3

Name the two types of variation and what they mean

Answer 3

Inherited:
The presence of innate differences between life forms that are passed from parents to offspring, especially within categories such as species.

Aquired:
A developed result of response to environmental conditions.

Question 4

List 5 inherited characteristics

Answer 4

1) Eye colour
2) Hair colour and texture
3) Skin tone
4) Blood group
5) Dimples