mutation

noun

a change or alteration in form or qualities

(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure

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

Roots

mutomut- · Latin · change

Synonyms for mutation

mutantadj variationn

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Where does mutation come from?

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