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Random Phenotypes Vary Mutation Independent Assortment Chromosomes Crossing

Phenotypic variation arises from random mutations, independent assortment and crossing over during meiosis, random fertilization, and environmental influences such as diet.

- random mutation - independent assortment of chromosomes - crossing over in meiosis - random fertilisation - environmental factors, eg - diet

Front Why do phenotypes vary? (5)
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- independent assortment of chromosomes
- crossing over in meiosis
- random fertilisation

- environmental factors, eg - diet

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