Variation & Evolution (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Two factors determining phenotype
Two factors determining phenotype
Genotype and environment
Definition of genotype
Definition of genotype
The genes an organism inherited
How genes pass from parents
How genes pass from parents
In sex cells
What creates genetic variation
What creates genetic variation
Combining genes from mother and father
Only organisms with same genotype
Only organisms with same genotype
Identical twins
What environment means in variation
What environment means in variation
Conditions organism grows and develops in
Environmental effect example in animals
Environmental effect example in animals
Scars
Environmental effect example in plants
Environmental effect example in plants
Smaller and yellow leaves
Example of genetics + environment trait
Example of genetics + environment trait
Weight
What introduces genetic variation
What introduces genetic variation
Mutations in DNA sequence
Effect of most mutations
Effect of most mutations
No effect on phenotype
Outcome when mutation is advantageous
Outcome when mutation is advantageous
Natural selection makes it common quickly
How genetics affects weight
How genetics affects weight
Speed of breakdown & fat storage