Biology GCSE
Mutation
What Mutation means in Biology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Mutation
A random change in the DNA sequence of an organism.
Topics that use Mutation
- Topic 4 – Natural selection and genetic modification (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Mutation in the exam
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