mutate
mu
ˈmju
myoo
tate
ˌteɪt
teit
British pronunciation
/mjuːtˈe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "mutate"in English

to mutate
01

to cause genetic changes

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

to experience genetic changes

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