Mutant Gene (Noun)
Meaning
A gene that has changed so that the normal transmission and expression of a trait is affected.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The mutant gene responsible for the condition was identified through genetic testing and counseling.
- Researchers discovered a mutant gene that caused the plant to grow at an accelerated rate.
- The mutant gene was inherited from the mother, resulting in a rare genetic disorder.
- Scientists engineered a mutant gene to study its effects on the development of the organism.
- The presence of the mutant gene increased the individual's risk of developing a specific type of cancer.