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Definition & Meaning of "mutate"in English

to mutate
01

to cause genetic changes

Transitive: to mutate genes or cells
to mutate definition and meaning
Examples
Exposure to radiation can potentially mutate cells and lead to genetic changes.
02

to experience genetic changes

Intransitive
Examples
Over time, certain organisms may mutate to adapt to environmental pressures.
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