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Continuous variation |
This is where the phenotypes of organisms do not fall into distinct classes. E.g height |
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Discontinuous variation |
Characteristics in organisms fit into distinct forms |
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Causes of variation |
-mutations -crossing over (prophase 1 meiosis) -random assortment of pairs of homologous chromosomes (metaphase 1 meiosis ) -random mating between individuals in a species. -random fusion of gametes at fertilization. -environmental factors |
