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Chromosomes, genes and proteins — Cambridge IGCSE Biology

Chromosomes, genes and alleles, how sex is inherited, how genes control protein production, gene expression, and haploid and diploid nuclei.

Spec 17.1Inheritance, subtopic 1 of 3

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  1. Chromosomes, genes and alleles
  2. Inheritance of sex
  3. How genes control proteinsSupplement
  4. Gene expression, haploid and diploidSupplement
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