Mutations Synonyms and Antonyms

The process or result of changing from one appearance, state, or phase to another
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. changeovers
  2. transformations
  3. transmutations
  4. translations
  5. shifts
  6. metamorphoses
  7. conversions
  8. changes
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. variations
  2. modifications
  3. sports
  4. changes
  5. permutations
  6. deviations
  7. alterations
Antonyms:
  1. inactions

Mutations Sentence Examples

  • The large fragment deletion mutations were located in a hot spot for deletion mutations were located in a hot spot for deletion that has been reported.

  • Alien genetic material invading genomes also give rise to gene mutations, some of which may result in cancer.

  • No specific measures can prevent the gene mutations that cause MPS.

  • As a consequence of co-evolution with their hosts, viruses have acquired host genes and genetic mutations that confer dominance over normal cell function.

  • The mechanism of other dominant mutations such as the one that causes myotonic dystrophy is not yet known.

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