mutation
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/mjuːˈteɪʃn/
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/mjuːˈteɪʃn/
noun
R
A change in the genetic code that can cause different physical traits to appear in an organism's offspring.
Scientists study mutations to understand how they affect an organism's traits.
R
A significant change in form, structure, or function.
The mutation of the company's business model allowed it to adapt to the changing market.
translation
A change in the genetic code that can cause different physical traits to appear in an organism's offspring.; A significant change in form, structure, or function.
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Plural
mutations