genetic variation
Genetic variation refers to the diversity or differences in the genetic makeup or DNA sequence among individuals within a species. This variation can occur due to mutations, genetic recombination, or other genetic processes, resulting in different traits, characteristics, or susceptibility to diseases among individuals.
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Related Concepts (28)
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- darwinian evolution
- developmental genetics
- dominant and recessive traits
- evolution
- evolutionary psychology
- evolutionary theory
- gene-culture coevolution
- genetic adaptation
- genetic algorithms
- genetic assimilation
- genetic determinism
- genetic drift
- genetic evolution
- genetic information
- genetic inheritance
- genetic markers
- genome evolution
- gregor mendel
- heritability
- inheritance of acquired traits
- mendelian inheritance
- morphological evolution
- natural selection
- polygenic inheritance
- population genetics
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- dna sequence variation
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- genetic variation within populations
- genetic variations
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