Different Colored Bands on the Shells of Land Snails Would

Question

Different colored bands on the shells of land snails would be classified as what type of variation?
A) Molecular variation
B) Chromosomal variation
C) Phenotypic variation
D) Molecular variation and chromosomal variation
E) Chromosomal variation and phenotypic variation

Accepted Answer

The different colored bands on the shells of land snails would be considered phenotypic variation, as it is a visible trait that can be observed and compared among individuals. Molecular variation would refer to differences at the genetic level (such as DNA sequence), while chromosomal variation would refer to differences in the number or structure of chromosomes.