The variation seen among individuals when each individual shows one of two—or very few—easily distinguishable traits is known as _____ variation.

a. continuous
b. discontinuous
c. dominant
d. recessive


b. discontinuous

The variation seen among individuals when each individual shows one of two—or very few—easily distinguishable traits is known as discontinuous variation.

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