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   mutation

   /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of mutating: "the mutation of punk's angry energy into something more mindless" Similar alterationchangevariationmodificationtransformationmetamorphosistransmutationtransfigurationsea changeevolutionhumorous:transmogrification
   • 2. the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes: "mutation is, ultimately, the only way in which new variation enters the species" Similar alterationchangevariationmodificationtransformationmetamorphosistransmutationtransfigurationsea changeevolutionhumorous:transmogrification
   • ▪ a distinct form resulting from genetic mutation: "whether his goats were a new mutation or part of an older breed remains unclear" Similar mutantvariantvariationfreakfreak of naturedeviantmonstrositymonsterdeformityanomalydeparturelusus naturaerare:miscreation
   • 3. regular change of a sound when it occurs adjacent to another.
   • ▪ (in Celtic languages) change of an initial consonant in a word caused (historically) by the preceding word.
   • ▪ (in Germanic languages) the process by which the quality of a vowel was altered in certain phonetic contexts; umlaut.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin mutatio(n-), from mutare ‘to change’.

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2. byjus.com › biology › mutation-genetic-changeWhat Are Mutations?Definition, Causes and Effects of Mutations

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   The term “mutant” refers to a person who exhibits these heritable alterations. Mutations usually produce recessive genes. Classification & Types of Mutations. Causes of Mutations. The mutation leads to genetic variations among species. Positive mutations are transferred to successive generations.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMUTATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MUTATION definition: 1. the way in which genes change and produce permanent differences: 2. a permanent change in an…. Learn more.

4. www.britannica.com › science › mutation-geneticsMutation | Definition, Causes, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 6, 2024 · Mutation, an alteration in the genetic material (the genome) of a cell of a living organism or of a virus that is more or less permanent and that can be transmitted to the cell’s or the virus’s descendants. The genomes of organisms are all composed of DNA, whereas viral genomes can be of DNA or RNA.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MutationMutation - Wikipedia

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   In biology, a mutation is an alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA. [1] . Viral genomes contain either DNA or RNA.

6. biologydictionary.net › mutationMutation - Definition, Types, Examples and Quiz | Biology ...

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   Apr 4, 2017 · Mutation Definition. At the simplest level, a mutation is a change or transformation. In biology, mutations refer to changes in chromosomes and genes, which typically manifest physically. The effect of a mutation can depend on the region in which the sequence of genetic material has been changed.

7. www.genome.gov › genetics-glossary › MutationMutation

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   2 days ago · A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection. Germline mutations (that occur in eggs and sperm) can be passed on to offspring, while somatic mutations (that occur in body cells) are not passed on.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mutationMutation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MUTATION is a significant and basic alteration : change. How to use mutation in a sentence.