Mutation, variation and adaptation

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distinguish genetic variation from environmental variation and identify characteristics influenced by genes, environment or both
describe mutation as a random change in the genetic material that can create new alleles
explain that most mutations have no effect on phenotype, some are harmful, and some may be beneficial

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explain how structural, behavioural and functional adaptations increase an organism’s chances of survival and reproduction in a particular environment

apply the ideas of mutation, variation and adaptation to unfamiliar organisms or changing environmental conditions

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