Question
Which one of the following shows discontinuous variation?
- Eye color
- Height
- Strength
- Weight
Hint:
Variations associated with this trait is limited.
The correct answer is: Eye color
Genetic make up of every individual in a species varies. This is called variation.
Variations can be classified broadly into continuous and discontinuous variation.
In continuous variation, the parameter under study does not have a specific range. For example, height of an individual.
In discontinuous variation, the parameter under study will be limited to specific number or range as in case of blood groups or eye color.
- Genetic variation is the reason for difference among individuals within the same species
- Variations can be continuous or discontinuous
- Discontinuous variation of a trait is limited to specific number as in eye color or blood groups
Related Questions to study
The variety of genes and alleles that exist in organisms.
- Genetic diversity refers to difference in genetic make up among individuals of the same species
- Genetic diversity decides the fate of survival of the individual
- Different breeds of animals, birds are few examples of genetic diversity
- Independent assortment represents the separation of genes during meiosis
The variety of genes and alleles that exist in organisms.
- Genetic diversity refers to difference in genetic make up among individuals of the same species
- Genetic diversity decides the fate of survival of the individual
- Different breeds of animals, birds are few examples of genetic diversity
- Independent assortment represents the separation of genes during meiosis
_____________ is the transfer of characters from parents to offspring.
_____________ is the transfer of characters from parents to offspring.
Mitosis is also known as _________________.
Mitosis is also known as _________________.
Genetic variation is not caused by:
Genetic variation is not caused by:
Crossing over occurs in which phase?
Crossing over occurs in which phase?
If a diploid cell with a diploid number of 36 chromosomes undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes are present in each daughter cell after division?
If a diploid cell with a diploid number of 36 chromosomes undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes are present in each daughter cell after division?
What is the significance of crossing over?
What is the significance of crossing over?
____________ type of cell division takes place in gametes.
____________ type of cell division takes place in gametes.
After which phase in the cell cycle and DNA replication, meiosis begins?
After which phase in the cell cycle and DNA replication, meiosis begins?
Sexually reproducing organisms produce gametes by the process of?
Sexually reproducing organisms produce gametes by the process of?
Meiosis is characterized by
Meiosis is characterized by
Which of the following does not result in variations among siblings?
Which of the following does not result in variations among siblings?
Identify the wrong statement about meiosis
Identify the wrong statement about meiosis
A diploid cell with a diploid number of 24 chromosomes undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes are present in each daughter cell after division?
A diploid cell with a diploid number of 24 chromosomes undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes are present in each daughter cell after division?
What type of cell division occurs in cells of testes and ovaries?
What type of cell division occurs in cells of testes and ovaries?
