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In this 2nd of 4 classes in the full year General Biology series, we'll go inside the workings of the building blocks of life- cells. We'll learn all about what they are and how they work, the role they play in genetics, and how genetics has shaped life through evolution.

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A mutation is an unpredictable change in the genetic material of an organism. Gene mutation: change in the structure of a DNA molecule, producing a different allele of a gene. Chromosome mutation: changes in the structure or number of whole chromosomes in a cell. Sources/ mutagens : increase chances of a mutation occuring - random - environmental factors (ionising radiations alpha, beta, gamma; UV radiation; chemicals) Gene mutations Types: base substitution base addition base deletion…

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Somatic Mutation vs. Germline Mutation. Somatic Mutation occurs in somatic or body cells. Germline Mutation occurs in germ cells.

Genetic mutations can change how proteins and cells function. This infographic outlines how proteins are made from genes and explains certain types of genetic mutations that are found in cancer.