Question

Height in humans is

• A. Somatogenic variation
• B. Discontinuous variation
• C. Continuous variation
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Continuous variation

A.Somatogenic variation – These are acquired variations and non inheritable in nature. Eg:phenotypic plasticiy.

B.Discontinuous variations – These are responsible for the formation of a new species and the organism, thus, formed is called mutant. Eg:Mutations.

C.Continuous variations – These are fluctuating variations and cannot give rise to new species. Eg:Human height.

So, the correct option is ‘Continuous variations’.