14. Alleles
Genetic
variation
Gametes
Caused by
Male and female sex
cells
are
Different versions of
the cells DNA code
are
B1.14 Genetic variation
Contain only 23
chromosomes and all are
different
1. Gamete formation –
splitting of the male
and female cell in
gamete formation leads
to random different
sex cells.
2. Fertilisation – when
gametes combine
during fertilisation the
23 chromosomes from
the male and female
randomly form the 46
chromosomes of the
new baby
3.Mutations –
spontaneous incorrect
division of DNA OR
environmental factors
such as aggressive
chemical attack, UV, X
rays or gamma rays on
cells