NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Characteristics controlled by a single gene (one copy inherited from each parent) tend to have phenotypes that fall into separate categories. They show discrete variation. Discrete variation in a group of individuals can be shown using a bar chart.

Detailed explanation-2: -Continuous variation is where the different types of variations are distributed on a continuum. On the other hand, discontinuous variation is where the different types of variations are placed into discrete categories.

Detailed explanation-3: -Variation between individuals of a species can be grouped into two large categories: discrete and continuous. Discrete variation is either/or and is often caused by the presence or absence of a small number if genes. For example, our ability to “roll” our tongues is determined by just one gene.

Detailed explanation-4: -Discontinuous variation refers to the differences between individuals of a species where the differences are qualitative (categoric) Continuous variation is the differences between individuals of a species where the differences are quantitative (measurable)

Detailed explanation-5: -noun. biology. : abrupt variation in which there are few or no intermediate forms.