mutations

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  • 突变
名词 mutation:
  1. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

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

  3. a change or alteration in form or qualities

    1. The capsules were examined for genetic mutations.
      这些胶囊用于检测基因突变。
    2. Most of these mutations are harmless.
      大部分的基因突变是没有害处的。