Mutation
01
mutation, genetisk förändring
(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features
Exempel
The fish exhibited a unique fin shape, which was later identified as a result of a genetic mutation.
Fisken uppvisade en unik fenform, som senare identifierades som ett resultat av en genetisk mutation.
Scientists are studying the mutation responsible for giving certain plants drought resistance.
Forskare studerar den mutation som är ansvarig för att ge vissa växter torkresistens.
02
mutation, transformation
any kind of shift or transformation in characteristics or attributes
Exempel
The music genre has experienced various mutations over the years, incorporating new instruments and styles.
Musikgenren har genomgått olika mutationer genom åren, med nya instrument och stilar.
Over decades, the town experienced a mutation from a quiet hamlet to a bustling city.
Under årtionden genomgick staden en mutation från en lugn by till en livlig stad.
03
mutant, mutant organism
an organism whose traits differ from the typical form because of changes in its chromosomes
Exempel
The lab colony included a mutation of Drosophila with extra wings sprouting from its thorax.
Labkolonin inkluderade en mutation av Drosophila med extra vingar som växte ut från dess thorax.
Botanists discovered a mutation of oak that produced bright golden leaves each autumn.
Botanister upptäckte en mutation av ek som producerade ljusa gyllene löv varje höst.
Lexikalt Träd
mutational
mutation
mutate
mute
