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    Variation exists in the morphology, physiology, and behavior of individuals of the same species and plays an important role in evolution. There are two types of variation: continuous variation characterized by traits that can be measured or graded on a scale, and discontinuous variation where traits are distinct with no intermediate steps and cannot be measured. Sources of variation include genetic factors like polygenic inheritance and environmental influences, with continuous variation resulting from a mixture of genetics and environment while discontinuous variation is controlled by major genes.

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    Variation exists in the morphology, physiology, and behavior of individuals of the same species and plays an important role in evolution. There are two types of variation: continuous variation characterized by traits that can be measured or graded on a scale, and discontinuous variation where traits are distinct with no intermediate steps and cannot be measured. Sources of variation include genetic factors like polygenic inheritance and environmental influences, with continuous variation resulting from a mixture of genetics and environment while discontinuous variation is controlled by major genes.

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    Variation exists in the morphology, physiology, and behavior of individuals of the same species and plays an important role in evolution. There are two types of variation: continuous variation characterized by traits that can be measured or graded on a scale, and discontinuous variation where traits are distinct with no intermediate steps and cannot be measured. Sources of variation include genetic factors like polygenic inheritance and environmental influences, with continuous variation resulting from a mixture of genetics and environment while discontinuous variation is controlled by major genes.

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    CHAPTER 11: VARIATION

    VARIATION

    TYPES

    SOURCES

    Definition of Variation: A change or slight _____________ in morphology, ___________ and ___________ of individuals of same species.

    Variation
    Play important role in mechanism of evolution. Individuals with advantageous character are selected by environment for survival or reproduction. 2 types of variation : _______________ and ____________. Continuous variation: Characters can be measured or graded Characters are ____________

    Discontinuous variation Characters are __________ and cannot be measured or graded Characters are ___________

    Continuous Variation
    This is illustrated most clearly by _____________ inheritance. Weight, height and color of organs and organism. ___________ distribution Caused by a mixture of genetics (polygene) and environment

    discontinuous Variation
    Produces individuals showing no _______________ between extremes such as blood groups in human Controlled by 1 or 2 major ______ which may have 2 or more allelic form and their phenotypic expression is unaffected by environmental conditions ___________________ inheritance. Examples:

    Source of Variation

    ENVIRONMENT GENETIC

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