Definition of mutation

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Definition of mutation

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

    Synonyms

    1. chromosomal mutation
    2. genetic mutation
  • (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. mutant
    2. sport
    3. variation
  • a change or alteration in form or qualities (noun)

See definition of mutation in Merriam Webster