Biology for IGCSE & O level - Variation And Selection (Section 7 - No. 22)
Which of the following best describes the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation?
Continuous variation is influenced by genes, while discontinuous variation is influenced by the environment.
Continuous variation results in a few distinct categories, while discontinuous variation shows a range of phenotypes.
Continuous variation is determined by multiple genes and the environment, while discontinuous variation is determined by single genes.
Continuous variation is less common than discontinuous variation.
Explanation
Continuous variation is influenced by multiple genes and the environment, resulting in a wide range of phenotypes. Discontinuous variation is determined by a single gene and results in distinct categories.
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