Heritable Variations
Definition
Heritable variations refer to differences in characteristics among individuals within a population that can be passed down from parents to offspring through genes.
Analogy
Imagine you're baking cookies using various recipes (genes). The resulting cookies (offspring) will have different flavors, shapes, and sizes based on their respective recipes - these are your heritable variations!
Related terms
Genotype: The genetic makeup of an individual which determines their traits.
Phenotype: The observable physical or biochemical characteristics determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.
Mutation: A change in DNA sequence which may lead to new variations in traits.
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