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An event capable of causing a mutation
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mutagenesis
Word definitions for mutagenesis in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
mutagenesis \mu`ta*gen"e*sis\ (m[=u]`t[.a]*j[e^]n"[-e]*s[i^]s), n. the causing of a mutation or the occurrence of a mutation[3].
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Mutagenesis in the laboratory is an important technique whereby DNA mutations are deliberately engineered to produce mutant genes, proteins, strains of bacteria, or other genetically modified organisms . Various constituents of a gene, such as its control ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an event capable of causing a mutation
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context genetics English) the creation or formation of a genetic mutation
Usage examples of mutagenesis.
That day he asked Eva Evasdaughter about directed protein mutagenesis, a topic they were not due to study until next semester.
Bashir had recommended about hybrid mutagenesis when there was a tap at his door.