M3 Genetic Variation

A newborn baby arrived from the delivery room this morning. A midwife pricked the baby’s heel and squeezed out a few drops of blood on a blood spot card to know which blood group the baby belongs to.

What type of genetic variation can be observed in the situation?

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Riley has been really conscious about her physical appearance lately. She’s been measuring her waistline almost everyday.

What type of genetic variation can be observed in the situation?

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3

The students were required to obtain their weight.

What type of genetic variation can be observed in the situation?

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Hannah, a Southeast Asian girl, was paired with a student from Colorado, USA. Their friends always notice the contrasting difference between their eye color and hair color.

What type of genetic variation can be observed in the situation?

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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It is a section of DNA which controls a specific trait.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A/an ___________ is a variant form of a given gene.

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How do you call the characteristics that are transmitted from one generation to another?

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Sphynx, Siamese cat and Bengal cat are examples of which type of variation?

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

This type of genetic variation represents characteristics that can be observed.

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A person's height and weight are some of the examples of...