Variation Mutations & Mixing
Mutation Videos
Mutations during DNA Replication Part of a chromosome (e.g. a gene) Point Mutations Deletions Insertions Chromosomal Mutations (e.g. many genes) Deletions Duplications Inversions Translocations
Meiosis Video
Mixing during Meiosis Crossing Over Independent Segregation Independent Assortment Fertilisation
Discussion Questions Which type of cell division results in mutations being inherited? Why? How do we know whether a mutation is harmful, silent or beneficial? Why aren’t fraternal twins identical?