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Variation - OCR :)
OCR Biology AS saltash.net MA .. VARIATION :)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define variation. | The presence of variety or differences between individuals. |
| What is inter-specific variation? | Variation between species. |
| What is intra-specific variation? | Variation within a species. |
| Variation can come from.. | Meiosis, sexual reproduction, mutations. |
| Discontinuous variation is.. | Variation with no or few intermediates, controlled by a single gene. |
| Continuous variation is.. | Variation with intermediates present, controlled by more than one gene. |
| Give some examples of discontinuous variation. | Blood group, gender, flower colour, presence of flagella. |
| Give some examples of continuous variation. | Height, weight, length of leaves, length of stalk in toadstool. |
| Can genetic and environmental variation interact? If so, which type of variation is mostly likely to be affected? | Yes, and continuous variation is most likely to be affected. |