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Mutation | Definition, Causes, Types, & Facts | Britannica
Mutation, an alteration in the genetic material (the genome) of a cell of a living organism or of a virus that is more or less permanent and that can be transmitted to the cell’s or the virus’s descendants.

Mutation - Wikipedia
Mutation is the ultimate source of all genetic variation, providing the raw material on which evolutionary forces such as natural selection can act. Mutation can result in many different types of change in sequences. Mutations in genes can have no effect, alter the product of a gene, or prevent the gene from functioning properly or completely.

Mutation
A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from DNA copying mistakes made during cell division, exposure to ionizing radiation, exposure to chemicals called mutagens, or infection by viruses.

What Is a Genetic Mutation? Definition & Types - Cleveland Clinic
Genetic mutations are changes to your DNA sequence that happen during cell division when your cells make copies of themselves. Your DNA tells your body how to form and function. Genetic mutations could lead to genetic conditions like cancer, or they could help humans better adapt to their environment over time.

What is a Mutation? Understanding DNA Changes and Their Impact on Life
The Many Faces of Mutation. Mutations are as varied as the organisms they affect. They can be as small as the change of a single letter in the DNA sequence—called a point mutation—or as large as the rearrangement of entire chromosomes. A mutation might switch an adenine for a guanine. It might delete a chunk of DNA, or insert an extra piece.

What is Mutation? - University of Utah
Mutation creates slightly different versions of the same genes, called alleles. These small differences in DNA sequence make every individual unique. They account for the variation we see in human hair color, skin color, height, shape, behavior, and susceptibility to disease.

Genetic Mutations: Types, Causes, and Cellular Repair Mechanisms
Genetic mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can significantly affect an organism’s health and development. These alterations can occur spontaneously or be induced by environmental factors, leading to outcomes ranging from benign variations to serious genetic disorders.

Genetic Mutation | Learn Science at Scitable - Nature
A mutation is a heritable change in the nucleotide sequence of an organism's DNA that ultimately serves as a source of genetic diversity.

What Are Mutations?Definition, Causes and Effects of Mutations - BYJU'S
A mutation is a sudden, heritable modification in an organism’s traits. The term “mutant” refers to a person who exhibits these heritable alterations. Mutations usually produce recessive genes.

DNA and Mutations - Understanding Evolution
Mutations are essential to evolution; they are the raw material of genetic variation. Without mutation, evolution could not occur. In this tutorial, we’ll explore: How does DNA encode the characteristics of an organism? In what different ways can mutations affect an organism?

 

 

 

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