Variation & Mutation Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is variation?
A
Differences between individuals of the same species
2
Q
What is variation caused by?
A
A combination of both enviornmental factors and differences in genes after random fertilisation of gametes
3
Q
What does environmental factors mean in variation?
A
Enviornmental means “outside of the body” so it can be factors like climate, diet, culture, lifestyle etc
4
Q
What are examples of a combination of both differences in genes and environmental factors?
A
-Tall parents pass genes to their children for height
-Their children will have high genetic potential to be tall
-But if their diet and sleep is poor they might not grow to be as tall
5
Q
What is mutation?
A
A rare, random change in genetic material that can be inherited
