Mutate (Verb)
Meaning
Undergo mutation; "cells mutate".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The virus can mutate rapidly when it infects a new host.
- Cells mutate as a result of genetic mistakes during replication.
- When exposed to radiation, bacteria can mutate and become more resistant.
- The DNA in the tumor cells had mutate over time, leading to more aggressive behavior.
- Exposure to certain chemicals can cause genetic mutations, causing cells to mutate and lead to cancer.