Biology A-Level
variation for natural selection
What variation for natural selection means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of variation for natural selection
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A wider range of phenotypes provided by high genetic diversity, giving more variation for natural selection to act upon if environmental conditions change.
Topics that use variation for natural selection
- Genetic diversity and adaptation (AQA A-Level)
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