Discontinuous
Continuous variation refers to a range of possible values that a trait can take, such as height or weight, showing a smooth spectrum of variation. Discontinuous variation refers to distinct categories or traits that do not show a gradual range of values, like blood type or eye color.
Sex cells could carry alleles for flower color such as red, white, pink, or purple. These alleles determine the specific color expression in the offspring flower. Different combinations of these alleles from the parents contribute to the variation in flower colors seen in the offspring.
Red flower color is dominant because it is represented by the allele "F." Orange flower color is recessive and is represented by the allele "f."
eyes, hair, fingers and toes, vertebrates... most common body parts
A genetic characteristic of an individual refers to a trait that is determined by their genes, such as eye color, blood type, or susceptibility to certain diseases. These characteristics are inherited from parents and can vary among individuals.
no, as a flower is either for example blue or white, and cannot be something in between, thus its discontinuous variation.
Hair colour is continuous because there is a continual range of values when it comes to hair colour
The color of rose flowers exhibits discontinuous variation. This means that rose colors, such as red, yellow, pink, and white, fall into distinct categories rather than existing on a continuous spectrum. The variation is primarily determined by genetic factors, leading to specific color phenotypes rather than a gradual blend of colors.
Continuous variation refers to a range of possible values that a trait can take, such as height or weight, showing a smooth spectrum of variation. Discontinuous variation refers to distinct categories or traits that do not show a gradual range of values, like blood type or eye color.
Horse skin color represents discontinuous variation because it is determined by specific genetic factors, resulting in distinct categories or phenotypes, such as bay, chestnut, black, and gray. These color variations do not blend into each other but instead fall into separate, recognizable groups. While there may be some variation within these categories, the overall classification remains discrete.
Horse skin color exhibits discontinuous variation because it is influenced by specific genetic factors that produce distinct phenotypes, such as bay, chestnut, or black. Unlike traits that show continuous variation, such as height, horse colors do not blend gradually but instead appear as separate categories. This is due to the presence of dominant and recessive alleles that determine these color traits, leading to clearly defined groups rather than a smooth gradient of colors.
This is a typical kind of continuous variation which is controlled by polygenes.
Natural hair color is a discontinuous trait, as it is determined by a small number of distinct genes that control the production of melanin in hair follicles, resulting in a limited number of color options such as black, brown, blonde, red, etc.
Genetic and environmental. Genetic is "hard coded"into the DNA and RNA of the plant or animal, where as environmental is the physical expression of the genetic - this may vary according to environmental conditions and pressures. A simple example is that a Ficus tree will have large, dark green leaves when in its natural semi-tropical environment, however if the same plant was to be transported to a hot, dry area the leaves would eventually decrease in size and colour in order to reduce the amount of water lost by the plant (and possibly sun burn)
polygenic trait
Color variation is the difference in colors. For example, a car can come in several colors, this is color variation
Sex cells could carry alleles for flower color such as red, white, pink, or purple. These alleles determine the specific color expression in the offspring flower. Different combinations of these alleles from the parents contribute to the variation in flower colors seen in the offspring.