Key Area 4
(a) What are mutations?
(a) What are mutations?
This initial section of Key Area 4 explores what is meant by the term "mutation". Work through "Something to Read" and then move on to cover at least one other activity before your in-class lesson.
This initial section of Key Area 4 explores what is meant by the term "mutation". Work through "Something to Read" and then move on to cover at least one other activity before your in-class lesson.
Something to Read...
Something to Read...
Open the document below and read the mandatory course notes provided by SQA for this Key Area. You may wish to use your home learning time to copy these notes into a jotter or choose a digital presentation format that suits your learning style.
Something to Watch...
Something to Watch...
When you are watching the following clip, consider the following questions:
What is a mutation?
What is a mutagenic agent?
Name a genetic condition that results from genetic mutation.
Something to look at...
Something to look at...
Here is an image to show the structural consequences that can happen following mutation to DNA.
You are now ready for your in-class lesson on mutations. Remember to bring any questions or queries with you.
You are now ready for your in-class lesson on mutations. Remember to bring any questions or queries with you.
Click here if you are ready to move onto single gene mutations.
Click here if you are ready to move onto single gene mutations.
