mutation

• 名词，指形式、性质或基因结构的改变或转化，在生物学中常指生物体DNA序列的突变。

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.

   基因突变

   • 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.

   同义词alterationchangemodificationvariation

2. Mutant organismB2formalscientific

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

   突变体

   • 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.

   同义词freakmutantsportvariant

3. General change or alterationB2formal

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

   变化

   • 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.

   同义词alterationchangemetamorphosismodificationshifttransformationvariation

   反义词constancypreservationsamenessstabilityuniformity