Biology GCSE
Genes and disease susceptibility
What Genes and disease susceptibility means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Genes and disease susceptibility
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Comparing genomes of affected and unaffected people can reveal gene variants associated with conditions such as cancer or heart disease, aiding diagnosis and prevention.
Topics that use Genes and disease susceptibility
- DNA and the genome (AQA GCSE)
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