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mutation
noun(mu-ta-tion)
(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
Synonyms: chromosomal mutation, genetic mutation,
mutation
noun(mu-ta-tion)
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
Synonyms: mutant, sport, variation,
mutation
noun(mu-ta-tion)
a change or alteration in form or qualities

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