What causes genetic conditions?
Changes to DNA structure and function can occur as the result of errors during meiosis or mitosis. This section will explain how these errors can occur and the effect that they can have on health.
By the end of this section you should be able to:
- describe how errors during meiosis or mitosis can lead to changes in the amount of genetic material or the structure of genetic material
- explain how changes to the genetic material may be harmless or pathological
- explain how errors in mitosis may lead to cancer