3 - Genetic Variation and Mutation
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What is genetic variation?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes you and your classmates different.
Name one source of genetic variation.
💡 Hint: Think about how new traits can appear.
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What is genetic variation?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspect in living organisms varies within a population.
True or False: Only mutations create genetic variation.
💡 Hint: Think about other processes that mix genetic material.
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Evaluate the impact of a mutation that causes a change in coat color in a specific animal species and how it may affect their survival.
💡 Hint: What role does an animal's environment play in the benefits or drawbacks of its traits?
Propose a scenario where gene flow could introduce a beneficial trait to a population and discuss the potential implications for natural selection.
💡 Hint: Consider how populations interact with one another in nature.
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