mutation

simple noun27 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence.

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.

A mutation that occurs frequently in a population.

A mutation that occurs infrequently in a population.

A mutation that occurs randomly without a specific cause.

A mutation that occurs randomly without a specific cause.

A mutation that occurs in a body cell.

A mutation that has a negative effect on the organism.

A mutation that results in the death of the organism.

A mutation that has a positive effect on the organism.

A mutation that provides a benefit to the organism.

The rate at which mutations occur over time.

The proportion of mutant cells or individuals in a population.

When a mutation is the direct reason for a condition or change.

When a mutation results in a particular outcome.

When a mutation has a particular effect or outcome.

When a mutation happens or takes place.

When a mutation has an influence on a particular trait or function.

When a new mutation appears or begins to exist.

To be the reason for a mutation to occur.

To possess a specific genetic mutation.

To have a mutation as part of a genetic sequence.

To create or result in a mutation.

To deliberately create a mutation, usually in a laboratory setting.

To experience the process of mutation.

To develop a new mutation that was not inherited.

To undergo a (usually negative) mutation.