Variation

17.1

What the syllabus asks of you

Describe variation as differences between individuals of the same species
Understand that continuous variation results in a range of phenotypes between two extremes, including body length and body mass
Understand that discontinuous variation results in a limited number of phenotypes with no intermediates, including ABO blood groups, seed shape and seed colour in peas
Understand that discontinuous variation is usually caused by genes only and continuous variation is caused by genes and the environment
Investigate and describe examples of continuous and discontinuous variation

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Chapter 17: Variation

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