A-Level Biology Specification

Edexcel B 9BI0

Section 8.1: Origins of genetic variation

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#8.1i

Understand that mutations are the source of new variations and that the processes of random assortment and crossing over during meiosis give rise to new combinations of alleles in gametes.

#8.1ii

Understand how random fertilisation during sexual reproduction brings about genetic variation.