mutant strain

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a strain of an organism, such as a bacterium or virus, that possesses a mutation

mutantADJECTIVE + NOUN

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strain

Examples (10)

  • Scientists are studying a new mutant strain of bacteria.
  • The vaccine was developed to combat a highly contagious mutant strain.
  • Researchers identified a drug-resistant mutant strain in their samples.
  • The virus evolved into a more aggressive mutant strain.
  • Understanding the genetic changes in this mutant strain is crucial.
  • Public health officials are concerned about the spread of the new mutant strain.
  • The lab successfully isolated a novel mutant strain of yeast.
  • This particular mutant strain exhibits increased virulence.
  • Further analysis is needed to characterize the mutant strain's properties.
  • The emergence of a new mutant strain poses a significant challenge.