mutation

Meanings

• noun

  A change or modification in the genetic material of an organism or cell.

  - "The mutation in the gene caused the plant to develop purple leaves."
  - "The mutation in the DNA led to the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria."

• noun

  A change or modification in something, especially one that is unwelcome or harmful.

  - "The mutation in the company's business model led to a significant loss in revenue."
  - "The mutation in the economic system caused widespread social unrest."

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Rhymes

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mutation , station , creation , frustration , innervation

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Variants

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mutation , mutational , mutationally , mutations , back mutation , back mutations , gene mutation , gene mutations , genetic mutation , genetic mutations , point mutation , point mutations , lethal factor , lethal gene , lethal genes , lethal mutant , lethal mutation

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Etymology

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From the Latin mutatio, meaning 'change'.

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Trivia

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1. The first genetic mutation to be identified was the 'sickle cell mutation', discovered in 1949.

2. Mutations can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to an organism.

3. Mutations are responsible for many genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Genetic mutation: A specific change in the DNA sequence of an organism, leading to a new trait or characteristic.

2. Point mutation: A mutation that occurs at a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.

3. Silent mutation: A mutation that does not result in a change in the amino acid sequence of a protein.

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Culture

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Mutation has been a significant concept in biology, particularly in the study of evolution and genetics. It has been extensively explored in literature, art, and science, with notable works including Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' and Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation' series.

How to Memorize "mutation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a strand of DNA, and envision one of the nucleotides being altered.
   - Visualize a cell undergoing mitosis, with a mistake occurring during the replication of DNA.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'mutation' with the image of a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, representing transformation.
   - Link the concept to the idea of 'evolution', as mutations are the driving force behind the development of new species.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'MUtation UNdEr SUn' to remember the meaning: Mutation is a change or modification 'U'nder 'S'omething.

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