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Mutation
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mutazione
(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features
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mutazione
any kind of shift or transformation in characteristics or attributes
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mutazione, alterazione cromosomica
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
mutation
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mutate
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mute
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mutational
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mutational
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Due to a mutation in his genes, the child was born with blue eyes, even though both parents had brown eyes.
Scientists are studying the mutation responsible for giving certain plants drought resistance.
Over decades, the town experienced a mutation from a quiet hamlet to a bustling city.
Mutations can alter alleles, leading to changes in protein structure or function.
Mitochondrial diseases can result from mutations in genes within the mitochondrial DNA.
