Differentiate between :
Environmental and Genetic Variations.

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Environmental Variations are differences between individuals that are not inherited but caused by environmental factors.
Genetic Variations are the differences in genotype between two individuals within the same species.

Environmental Variations
Genetic Variations

1. The alteration of phenotype of a particular trait with response to the environmental factors.
1. Differences in the genome between two individuals within the same species.
2. Can be caused by external factors such as light, temperature, moisture, lifestyle etc.
2. Can be caused by genetic mutation, crossing over between homologous chromosomes etc.

3. Do not pass to next generation.
3. Pass to next generation.

4. Phenotypic differences in identical twins, scars acquired during lifetime etc are examples.
4. Skin colour, hair colour, colour of eyes, dimples etc. are examples.

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