Variation in a Species

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If there are no extenuating environmental factors to ensure competition in a species, then variation is achieved by random mutation. This resource may be more useful after viewers are introduced to the concepts of alleles and the heredity involved with sexual reproduction. Tip: Discuss how sexual reproduction allows for even more variation in a species and in a much more efficient way than relying on mutation.

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Concepts

alleles, genes, genotypes, phenotypes

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Additional Tags

alleles, characteristics, expression, genes, genotype, phenotype, traits, darwin natural selection, science

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Resource Details

Grade

10th - 12th

Subjects

Science