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Mutation
01
(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features
Examples
The fish exhibited a unique fin shape, which was later identified as a result of a genetic mutation.
Scientists are studying the mutation responsible for giving certain plants drought resistance.
02
any kind of shift or transformation in characteristics or attributes
Examples
The music genre has experienced various mutations over the years, incorporating new instruments and styles.
Over decades, the town experienced a mutation from a quiet hamlet to a bustling city.
03
an organism whose traits differ from the typical form because of changes in its chromosomes
Examples
The lab colony included a mutation of Drosophila with extra wings sprouting from its thorax.
Botanists discovered a mutation of oak that produced bright golden leaves each autumn.
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