Variation/reproduction

Question 1

What is Genetic variation

Answer 1

• the difference in DNA among individuals or the differences between populations.

Question 2

What are the Sources of variation (5)

Answer 2

• Meiosis
• Mutations
• Sexual reproduction
• Fertilization
• Environment

Question 3

Differences between Discontinuous/continuous traits

Answer 3

• Continuous: is measured with numbers

- Discontinuous: can be a “yes” or “no” answer

Question 4

What is Asexual reproduction

Answer 4

• requires 1 parent

- produces genetically identical offspring

Question 5

What is Sexual reproduction

Answer 5

• requires 2 parents

- produces genetically different offspring

Question 6

What is Fertilisation

Answer 6

• the process of the sperm meeting the egg and fusing to make the zygote