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Variation refers to the ________ in traits among individuals of the same species.

differences

Give an example of a trait.

eye color, height, hair type, skin color, or shape of leaves in plants.

Give one example of genetic variation in humans.

attached vs. free-hanging ear lobes. brown eyes vs. blue eyes

Differences in the number of ________ can cause genetic variation.

chromosome

What does variation mean?

Differences in traits among individuals of the same species

Give an example of variation in animals.

Different fur color in dogs, different patterns on butterfly wings, difference in beak shape among birds.

What is the passing of traits from parents to offspring called?

Inheritance or heredity.

Your friend has natural curly hair, but you have straight hair. What kind of variation is this?

Genetic variation

If everyone looked exactly the same, would there be any variation?

No

Give one example of environmental variation in plants.

Plants in dry areas have smaller leaves to prevent water loss.

What do we call the features like eye color, height, or hair type?

Traits

Which of these is not inherited: hair color, eye color, or accent?

Accent

Different fur colors in dogs and patterns on butterfly wings are examples of ________.

variation

Diet and nutrition are external factors that can cause variation.

True

Give one example of environmental variation in humans.

Sunlight affecting skin tone.

True or false: Differences in the number of chromosomes can cause genetic variation.

True