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Mutation definition

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A heritable change in the nucleotide sequence of genomic DNA (or RNA in RNA viruses), or in the number of genes or chromosomes in a cell, which may occur spontaneously or be brought about by chemical mutagens or by radiation (induced mutation).


See also:

Mull definition
munchnones definition
Near-field optical microscopy (NFOM) definition
MWC (Municipal Waste Combustor) definition
NCE definition