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mutant gene

/ˈmjuːtənt dʒiːn/

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/ˈmjuːtənt dʒiːn/C1formalscientific
  • ruГен, претерпевший изменение в своей последовательности ДНК, что может привести к изменению функции или экспрессии; часто изучается в генетике и эволюционной биологии.

A gene that has undergone a change in its DNA sequence, which can result in altered function or expression, often studied in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  1. Altered genetic sequenceC1formal

    A gene that has undergone a change in its DNA sequence, which can affect its function and potentially lead to different traits or diseases.

    ruИзменённая генетическая последовательность

    • The mutant gene was identified as the cause of the rare disorder.
    • Scientists are studying how a mutant gene can be passed down through generations.
    • A single mutant gene can sometimes lead to significant changes in an organism.