Variation and Mutation
Investigate the sources of variation within a species, focusing on the role of genetic mutations and the influence of environmental factors on an organism's characteristics.
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Investigate the sources of variation within a species, focusing on the role of genetic mutations and the influence of environmental factors on an organism's characteristics.
Key Questions
- Explain how mutations can lead to new alleles and changes in phenotype.
- Compare the causes and effects of genetic variation versus environmental variation.
- Analyse examples of characteristics determined by genes, the environment, or both.
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