Mutational (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or resulting from mutation.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The geneticist studied the mutational effects of radiation on DNA.
- Mutational changes in the virus's genome allowed it to evade the host's immune system.
- The researchers identified a mutational hotspot in the gene associated with the disease.
- The mutational burden of the tumor was high, indicating a poor prognosis.
- The scientist's work on mutational mechanisms in bacteria led to a breakthrough in antibiotic development.