noun
- the process by which genetic material of an organism changes, resulting in a mutation
Usage: biology; genetics
Examples
- The laboratory studied mutagenesis in fruit flies to understand genetic disorders.
- Chemical mutagenesis can be induced by exposure to certain toxic substances.
- Researchers use controlled mutagenesis to create new plant varieties.
- UV radiation is a common cause of mutagenesis in skin cells.
- The scientist’s work on mutagenesis led to breakthroughs in cancer research.
- Site-directed mutagenesis allows precise changes to specific DNA sequences.