BRAINCAKEContinuous Variation
Variation can be continuous or discontinuous. In continuous variation there is a range of infinite possibilities between two extremes. In discontinuous variation the individual must possess one of a set of discrete characteristics.
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Key terms in this lesson
- gene
- A length of DNA that codes for a specific polypeptide.
More in Classification and Evolution
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- Genetic Causes of Variation - Meiosis and Chance
- Environmental Causes of Variation
- Discontinuous Variation
- Normal Distribution
- Standard Deviation
- Student T-test
- Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient
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