Extensive genetic variation

Key term for OCR GCSE Biology A, used in Natural selection and evolution.

Definition

The wide variety of genetic differences naturally present within a species population.

Exam Context

Extensive genetic variation appears in OCR GCSE Biology A revision content for Genes, inheritance and selection, especially Natural selection and evolution and Genetic variation.

Genes, inheritance and selection Natural selection and evolution Genetic variation

Found in Revision Notes

Genes, inheritance and selection

Genetic variation

Natural selection and evolution • Genetic variation

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Related Key Terms

Alleles Continuous variation Discontinuous variation Genome

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Genotype

Intraspecific variation

Mutation

Phenotype