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Genetic variation describes naturally occurring genetic differences among individuals in the same population or species. Difference that happen over time in a population.
It is based on the differences in the alleles in the gene pool of a population. Similar to the way you and your siblings are different. Maybe one sibling has brown eyes and another sibling has green eyes.
It is based on the differences in the alleles in the gene pool of a population. Similar to the way you and your siblings are different. Maybe one sibling has brown eyes and another sibling has green eyes.
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Important Vocabulary
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Population
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A population is all of the organisms in the same group or species that live in a particular geographical area and have the capability of interbreeding.
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Mutation
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A mutation in an organism’s DNA results in the permanent alteration of its genome. The mutation may be beneficial or harmful, or neither. Variation is introduced into the gene pool via a genetic mutation.
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Types of variation that enhance survival.
Migration
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Migration occurs when a population moves to a different geographical location where conditions are more favorable. This behavior enhances survival.
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Hibernation
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Hibernation is the slowed physiological state that allows an organism to survive long periods in cold temperatures or with reduced food supply.
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Storage of food in BULBS
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A bulb is an external feature in some plants. A bulb is a food storage organ in some plants that allows the plant to survive during dormancy. Examples: onion bulb, tulip bulb
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