n. (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
n. a change or alteration in form or qualities
n. 变化, 突变, 元音变化
[化] 突变
1. A mutation in the gene can lead to a new trait in the organism.
基因中的突变可能导致生物体出现新的特征。
2. Scientists study mutations to understand how diseases develop.
科学家研究突变以了解疾病是如何发展的。
3. Some mutations can be beneficial and help species adapt to their environment.
一些突变是有益的，帮助物种适应它们的环境。