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genetic mutation

/dʒəˈnetɪk mjuːˈteɪʃən/

Übersetzung: Eine dauerhafte Veränderung in der DNA-Sequenz, aus der ein Gen besteht, die zu Änderungen in Struktur oder Funktion des Organismus führen kann, manchmal Krankheiten oder evolutionäre Anpassung verursachend.

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/dʒəˈnetɪk mjuːˈteɪʃən/C1formalscientific
  • deEine dauerhafte Veränderung in der DNA-Sequenz, aus der ein Gen besteht, die zu Änderungen in Struktur oder Funktion des Organismus führen kann, manchmal Krankheiten oder evolutionäre Anpassung verursachend.

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, which can result in changes to the structure or function of an organism, sometimes leading to disease or evolutionary adaptation.

  1. Change in DNA sequenceB2formal

    A permanent alteration in the nucleotide sequence of an organism's genome, which can be inherited or acquired.

    deGenetische Mutation

    • A genetic mutation can cause a change in the color of an animal's fur.
    • Scientists study genetic mutations to understand how diseases develop.
    • Some genetic mutations are harmless, while others can lead to serious health conditions.
  2. Source of genetic variationC1formal

    A process that introduces new genetic variations into a population, which is a key driver of evolution.

    deQuelle der genetischen Variation

    • Genetic mutations provide the raw material for natural selection.
    • Without genetic mutations, species would not be able to adapt to changing environments.
    • The rate of genetic mutation can be influenced by environmental factors like radiation.