mutation
noun
UK/mjuːˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/mjuːˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/
Definitions of mutation noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
the process by which genes change, resulting in permanent differences
（基因的）突变；变异
Scientists have found that certain chemicals can cause gene mutations.
科学家发现某些化学物质可能导致基因突变。
This mutation resulted in a change in the plant's color.
这种突变导致了植物颜色的改变。
Mutation is the basis of biological evolution.
突变是生物进化的基础。
- Countable(可数名词)
a permanent alteration in an organism's genetic material, or the organism itself that has undergone such change
（生物体的）突变；变异；突变生物体
The mutation in this bacteria has made it resistant to antibiotics.
这种细菌的突变使其对抗生素产生了抗药性。
Some mutations are beneficial while others are harmful.
有些突变是有益的，而有些则是有害的。
Through several mutations, the virus became more contagious.
通过几次突变，这种病毒变得更具传染性。