mutation

• Nom qui désigne un changement ou une transformation de forme, de qualités ou de structure génétique, souvent utilisé en biologie pour décrire une altération de la séquence d'ADN d'un organisme.

A noun referring to a change or alteration in form, qualities, or genetic structure, often used in biology to describe a change in the DNA sequence of an organism.

1. Genetic changeB2formalscientific

   A change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can be inherited and may affect its characteristics.

   Mutation génétique

   • The mutation in the gene caused the flower to be a different color.
   • Scientists study mutations to understand how species evolve.
   • A random mutation can sometimes lead to a new trait.

   Synonymesalterationchangemodificationvariation

2. Mutant organismB2formalscientific

   An organism that has developed a new characteristic as a result of a change in its genetic material.

   Organisme mutant

   • The lab is studying a mutation of the fruit fly with white eyes.
   • This plant is a mutation that produces larger fruit.
   • The mutation was resistant to the common pesticide.

   Synonymesfreakmutantsportvariant

3. General change or alterationB2formal

   A significant change in the form, structure, or qualities of something.

   mutation (changement général)

   • The mutation of the company's policy surprised many employees.
   • There has been a mutation in the public's opinion on the issue.
   • The artist's style underwent a mutation over the years.

   Synonymesalterationchangemetamorphosismodificationshifttransformationvariation

   Antonymesconstancypreservationsamenessstabilityuniformity