genetic mutation
1genetic mutation — noun (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism • Syn: ↑mutation, ↑chromosomal mutation • Derivationally related forms: ↑mutational (for: ↑mutation) …
2Genetic testing — (also called DNA based tests) is among the newest and most sophisticated of techniques[1] used to test for genetic disorders which involves direct examination of the DNA molecule itself. Other genetic tests include biochemical tests for such gene …
3genetic disease, human — Introduction any of the diseases and disorders that are caused by mutations in one or more genes (gene). With the increasing ability to control infectious and nutritional diseases in developed countries, there has come the realization …
4Mutation — For other uses, see Mutation (disambiguation). Part of the Biology series on Evolution …
5genetic science — noun the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms • Syn: ↑genetics • Derivationally related forms: ↑genetic (for: ↑genetics), ↑genetical (for: ↑genetics) …
6mutation — noun 1) cells that have undergone mutation Syn: alteration, change, variation, modification, transformation, metamorphosis, transmutation; humorous transmogrification 2) a genetic mutation Syn: mutant, freak (of nature), deviant …
7Genetic pathway — A genetic pathway is the set of interactions occurring between a group of genes who depend on each other s individual functions in order to make the aggregate function of the network available to the cell. Commonly, pathways are shown using the… …
8genetic heterogeneity — the production of identical or similar phenotypes by more than one genetic mutation; either by different mutant alleles at the same locus (allelic h.) or by mutations at two or more loci (locus h.) …
9mutation — noun 1》 the action or process of changing in form or nature. ↘a change. 2》 a change in the structure of a gene resulting in a variant form which may be transmitted to subsequent generations. ↘a distinct form resulting from genetic… …
10mutation — noun 1) Syn: alteration, change, transformation, metamorphosis, transmutation 2) a genetic mutation Syn: mutant, freak (of nature), deviant, monstrosity, monster …
