mutation
/mjuːˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #5632 in the learning path
基因突变
Definitions
n. A change in the genetic material of an organism.
基因突变
Example
A mutation gave this flower its unusual white petals.
一次基因突变使这朵花长出了不寻常的白色花瓣。
A genetic mutation may increase disease risk, although environmental factors also influence whether symptoms eventually develop.
基因突变可能增加患病风险，但环境因素也会影响症状最终是否出现。
Collocations
- genetic mutation
- spontaneous mutation
- mutation rate
Word family
- mutate (v.)
- mutant (n.)
Usage tip
指遗传物质的改变，不一定有害。
FAQ
- What does mutation mean?
- A change in the genetic material of an organism.
- How is mutation pronounced?
- UK /mjuːˈteɪʃən/, US /mjuːˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
