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Paper 4 structured question: Variation

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Gene mutation is a random alteration in the DNA base sequence.

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Gene Mutation

Gene mutation involves changes in the sequence of bases in DNA that occur randomly.

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    Describe what is meant by a gene mutation?

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Gene Mutation

Gene mutation involves changes in the sequence of bases in DNA that occur randomly.

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    Identify what molecule's base sequence is altered in a gene mutation?

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