Variation Key Terms

Genetic variation

Differences between genes & combinations of genes on alleles

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Continuous variation

Full range of intermediate phenotypes between two extremes

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Discontinuous variation

Discrete groups of phenotypes with very few individuals in between

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Species

A group of organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring

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Gene

Length of DNA that carries code for synthesis of a specific polypeptide

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Continuous variation

Full range of intermediate phenotypes between two extremes

Discontinuous variation

Species

Gene

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