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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the defintition of variation? | The presence of variety or differences between individuals |
| What is variation between species called? | Inter-specific varaition |
| What is variation within a species called? | intra-specific variation |
| What three things does variation come from? | Meiosis, sexual reproduction, mutation |
| continuous varaition is? | two extremes with intermediates present |
| Discontinuous variation is? | Two or more distinct categories with no intermediates |
| Can genetic and environmental variatin interact? | Yes |
| Why have humans become taller in past centuries? | A better diet |
| what is genetic variation? | Variation caused by differences in the genes and combinations of genes or alleles |
| What recombines existing variation | meiosis and sexual reproduction |
| What produces new variations | Mutation |