Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 3.22, 3.33
Variation
Genetic and environmental variation, and the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation.
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Variation
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Spec 3.22, 3.33
What you need to know
- Explain what variation is
- Describe genetic and environmental causes of variation
- Know that most variation is caused by both together
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Give the difference between genetic and environmental variation, with an example.
Genetic variation is inherited (e.g. blood group); environmental variation is caused by surroundings (e.g. a scar or spoken language).
What is the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation?
Continuous varies over a range (e.g. height); discontinuous falls into distinct categories (e.g. blood group).
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