mutation

/mjutˈeɪʃʌn/

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Definitions

Noun

(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

Noun

(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism

Noun

a change or alteration in form or qualities

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Synonyms

chromosomal mutation genetic mutation mutant sport variation

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More General Terms

alteration being change modification organism

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More Specific Terms

deletion freak gene mutation inversion lusus naturae monster monstrosity point mutation reversion saltation transposition

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