Combined Science GCSE
Mutation
What Mutation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Mutation
A change in the genetic material (DNA) of a cell, which can be caused by ionising radiation.
Topics that use Mutation
- Radioactivity (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Mutation in the exam
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