Genetic Mutation (Noun)
Meaning
(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- A genetic mutation in the BRCA1 gene can significantly increase a person's risk of developing breast cancer.
- The team of scientists studied the genetic mutation that caused the inherited disorder to be passed down through generations.
- The exposure to radiation can cause a genetic mutation in the DNA of the affected cells.
- Researchers are working to identify the genetic mutation responsible for the development of the rare neurological disorder.
- The genetic mutation that occurred in the early stages of the embryo's development resulted in a congenital birth defect.