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What is the degree by which progeny differs from its parents?


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Progeny:

  1. The degree to which kids differ from their parents is referred to as variation.
  2. Characters are passed down from one generation to the next through inheritance. It is the foundation of inheritance.
  3. Variations arise due to mutation, recombination at the time of gamete formation or due to environmental factors.
  4. The difference in DNA between individuals or between populations is referred to as genetic variation.
  5. Two of the many sources of genetic variety are mutation and genetic recombination.

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