Variation Flashcards
1
Q
Why do all plants, animals and humans have characteristics that are in some ways similarly to their parents?
A
BECAUSE AN ORGANISMS CHARACTERISTICS ARE DETERMINED BY THE GENES INHERITED FROM THEIR PARENTS
2
Q
The combining of genes from two parents causes what?
A
GENETIC VARIATION
3
Q
What is an environmental variation?
A
ANY DIFFERENCE THAT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY THE ENVIRONMENT SOMETHING LIVES IN
4
Q
How is the maximum height that an animal or plant could grow to is affected by both genetic and environmental factors?
A
BECAUSE THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT IT COULD GROW TO IS DETERMINED BY ITS GENE BUT WHETHER IT COULD ACTUALLY GROW TO THAT DEPENDS ON ITS ENVIRONMENT (E.G HOW MUCH FOOD IT GETS)
5
Q
What are the two types of variation?
A
GENETIC VARIATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL VARIATION
