Mutest: meaning, definitions and examples

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mutest

 

[ หˆmjuหtษ›st ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

genetic term

A 'mutest' refers to an organism that has undergone mutation or possesses mutations that impact its biological functions or characteristics. In genetics, a mutest may exhibit phenotypic changes as a result of these alterations. Understanding mutests is crucial in studying evolutionary processes and mechanisms of adaptation. They can serve as models for research into genetic diseases and other biological phenomena.

Synonyms

altered organism, mutant, variation.

Examples of usage

  • The researchers observed the mutest under a microscope.
  • Identifying mutests can help scientists understand genetic disorders.
  • Several mutests were created in the laboratory for the study.

Translations

Translations of the word "mutest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mutante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคŸเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mutant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒั‚ะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mutant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒฅใƒผใ‚ฟใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mutant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mutante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mutant

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ์—ฐ๋ณ€์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mutant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mutant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชๅ˜ไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mutant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ breytni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒั‚ะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒขแƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mutant

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mutante

Etymology

The term 'mutest' originates from the combination of 'mutation' and 'test', emphasizing the testing of mutated organisms. The root 'mut-', from the Latin 'mutare', means 'to change'. This reflects the underlying concept of biological change that mutations introduce. Since the mid-20th century, as genetic research progressed, the understanding and classification of mutative changes in organisms became essential. The study of mutants has led to groundbreaking discoveries in genetics, evolution, and medicine, paving the way for advanced techniques like CRISPR. As science continues to evolve, the implications of studying mutests expand into biotechnological applications and therapies for genetic diseases.