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Anaphase 1 - the crossing over of chromosomes, they swap genetic material determining what you genetically inherit

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Q: What are the possible causes of genetic variation?
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What characteristic within populations causes natural to occur?

genetic variation


What is One consequence of genetic drift is?

Loss of genetic variation(:Novanet:)


What causes genetic variation in a species?

genetic variation happens because of meiosis. chromosomes are randomly in each sperm/egg cell, and so when they come together it's unlikely to get the same combination twice


How is it possible that plant that have identical genetic make -up to show difference?

It is possible for plants that have identical genetic make-up to show differences due to genetic causes of variation such as mutations,meiosis and sexual reproduction and environmental causes of variation such as nutrients,and temperature.


If a certain species has little genetic variation what could lead to its rapid extinction?

Genetic bottleneck causes very little genetic variation and can cause genetic drift.


What causes diversity of organisms?

the genetic variation isappearanceor the genes members of the same species of the same group.


How do you use Genetic Variation in a sentence?

Genetics refers to the study of genes, the microscopic biological building blocks that make us what we are. Used in a sentence: "The study of genetics is helping us to learn why certain diseases run in families."


How does genetic combination help a species to survive?

It causes diversity and variation amongst a population


Is it possible for a population to undergo natural selection?

No, there is no genetic variation upon which natural selection can operate.


What event in meiosis leads to genetic variation in organisms?

Genetic crossover occurs, which causes a sharing and transference of genetic information between maternal and paternal copies of chromosomes and further enhances the genetic variability of their offspring.


What is a source of genetic variation in organisms?

Human recombination is a significant source of genetic variation.


Relate genetic variation and mutations to each other?

mutations cause genetic variation, and vice-versa. If there is a genetic variation (or lack of one), then this can effect the severity of the mutation.