Mutation

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British pronunciation/mjuːtˈe‍ɪʃən/
American pronunciation/mjuˈteɪʃən/
Mutation
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(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features

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any kind of shift or transformation in characteristics or attributes

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(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

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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.
Neurofibromatosis is caused by mutations in specific genes.
Sickle cell disease results from a mutation in the HBB gene.
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