Gene Expression and Regulation · Spring Term

Gene Mutations and Cancer

The relationship between mutations in proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes and the development of tumors.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is cancer often described as a disease of the cell cycle?
  2. 2How do benign and malignant tumors differ in their impact on surrounding tissues?
  3. 3How can genome sequencing projects help us personalize cancer treatments?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Biology - Gene Expression and RegulationA-Level: Biology - Mutations and Cancer
Year: Year 13
Subject: Biology
Unit: Gene Expression and Regulation
Period: Spring Term

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