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ZIMSEC O-Level Biology

8.8.3Mutations

Mutations in ZIMSEC O-Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 8.8.3.1Describe gene mutations (such as sickle-cell anaemia and albinism) and chromosome mutations (such as Down syndrome), and factors that increase the rate of mutation, such as radiation and carcinogens.

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  • Mutation

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Mutations: sample question

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True or false: all mutations are harmful.

Is the statement true or false?

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