Question
Differences between members of the same species are called:
- Predators
- Mutation
- Variation
- Traits
Hint:
The differences between the individuals in a species are called variations.
The correct answer is: Variation
- The differences between the individuals in a species are called variations. This means that no two members of a species are identical. For example, humans have different colored eyes, and dogs have different lengths of tails.
- Variation arises due to crossing over, recombination, mutation & environmental effects on the expression of genes present on chromosomes.
- Due to Variation, organism can be developed to survive in adverse conditions, more resistant to diseases, and it also creates diversity.
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