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2 marksGenetic Variation and Speciation

CSEC Biology · May/June 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)(i)

Albinism (lack of pigmentation) is an example of discontinuous variation.

Give TWO examples of traits that show continuous variation.

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  1. 5(a)Define the terms 'genotype', 'phenotype', 'recessive' and 'dominant'.[4 marks]
  2. 5(b)(ii)Using appropriate symbols, draw a genetics diagram to show the genotypes of the parents and the expected phenotypes of the offspring.[5 marks]
  3. 5(c)Use the theory of natural selection to account for this.[4 marks]

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