Mutative: meaning, definitions and examples
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mutative
[ หmjuหtษหtษชv ]
biological changes
Mutative refers to something that causes or is related to mutation. In biological terms, it denotes changes that affect the genetics or morphology of an organism, potentially leading to different traits or features.
Synonyms
alterative, modifying, transformative.
Examples of usage
- The mutative effects of radiation on DNA can lead to cancer.
- Some mutative processes can be beneficial for species adaptation.
- Researchers are studying mutative genes in plants to improve yield.
- Certain chemicals are known to have mutative properties.
Translations
Translations of the word "mutative" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mutante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคฐเฅเคคเคจเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช mutierend
๐ฎ๐ฉ mutasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะฐััะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ mutacyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅค็ฐใฎ
๐ซ๐ท mutant
๐ช๐ธ mutante
๐น๐ท mutasyonel
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณ์ด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทูุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ mutantnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ mutantnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ชๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ mutant
๐ฎ๐ธ breytingar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผััะฐัะธัาะฐ าฑัััะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแขแแชแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผtasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ mutante
Etymology
The term 'mutative' is derived from the Latin word 'mutatio' which means 'change' or 'alteration'. It entered the English language through the influence of scientific terminology, particularly in the fields of biology and genetics. Mutations are natural occurrences that can arise from various factors such as environmental changes, radiation, and chemical exposure. The understanding of mutative processes has been crucial in the field of evolutionary biology, as they play a significant role in the variations seen within and between species. Over time, the term has also found its way into discussions surrounding genetics, medicine, and biotechnology, where it pertains to the study of genetic conditions and their implications for health. The growing interest in genetic modifications and therapies has led to a resurgence of the term in contemporary scientific discourse.