Home
Class 10
BIOLOGY
How does the creation of variations in a...

How does the creation of variations in a species promote survival

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Variations occur due to sexual reproduction and also due inaccurate copying of DNA. Depending on the nature of variations different individuals would have different kinds of advantages. For Example : Bacteria variants which can withstand heat have an advantage over non - variant bacteria having no capacity to tolerate heat wave. Thus, variations in a population ofa species help in surival of a species
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • HEREDITY AND EVOLUTION

    CPC CAMBRIDGE PUBLICATION|Exercise ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ( CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER )|10 Videos

  • HEREDITY AND EVOLUTION

    CPC CAMBRIDGE PUBLICATION|Exercise ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ( ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS )|20 Videos

  • DEPARTMENTAL MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 2

    CPC CAMBRIDGE PUBLICATION|Exercise ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS|37 Videos

  • HOW DO ORGANISMS REPRODUCE ?

    CPC CAMBRIDGE PUBLICATION|Exercise UNIT TEST (Answer the following)|7 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

How does creation of variations in a species Cauliflower Broccoli Red Cabbage promote survival?

How does statin work?

How does a scrubber function ?

How does electric fuse work ?

How does entropy change for adsorption?

Why does the increased level of nutrients in the water affect survival of aquatic organisms ?

While creation and presence of variation is directionless, natural selection is directional as it is in the context of adaptation. Comment.

Does geographical isolation of individuals of a species lead to formation of a new species? Provide a suitable explanation.