GCEBiologyGenetics and Variation2024

Which of the following is an example of discontinuous variation in humans?

AHeight
BBody weight
CBlood groupCORRECT
DSkin colour
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Discontinuous variation refers to traits that fall into distinct, non-overlapping categories with no intermediates. ABO blood groups (A, B, AB, O) are a classic example. Height, body weight, and skin colour are examples of continuous variation, showing a range of values influenced by multiple genes and the environment.
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