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(a) What do you understand by the term 'variation'? (b) Name two human traits which show variation. (c) How does the creation of variation in a species ensure its survival?

BiologyClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
  • The differences in the characters (or traits) among the individuals of a species is called
  • Human height and skin colour are two traits which show
  • The great advantage of variation to a species is that it increases their chances of survival in a changing environment. Variants help the species to survive in all the conditions. Environmental conditions such as heat, light, pests, and food availability can change suddenly at only one If variants were not there, the entire species would have been destroyed.
Biology · Class 10