Mutant (Adjective)
Meaning
Tending to undergo or resulting from mutation; "a mutant gene".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient's cancer was caused by a mutant version of the BRCA1 gene that made her more susceptible to tumor growth.
- The scientists used genetic engineering techniques to create a mutant strain of bacteria that could clean pollutants from the environment.
- The mutant allele was inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning that a single copy of the mutated gene was enough to cause the disease.
- Research on mutant fruit flies has provided valuable insights into the genetic basis of development and behavior.
- The mutant enzyme's altered shape allowed it to bind to a wider range of substrates, making it a promising candidate for new biomedical applications.