2020HSCShort answer

Q23 (b)

2 marks

Question

The following diagram shows a mutation.
Outline another type of mutation.

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Solution

Criteria	Marks
• Outlines a type of mutation other than point mutation	2
• Identifies another type of mutation	1

Sample answer:

Chromosomal mutations involve changes to the number of chromosomes in the genome.

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Syllabus alignment

Module 6 · Genetic Change

MutationCompare causes, processes and effects of point and chromosomal mutations.

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