mutation meaning and definition

MUTATION noun

Definition of mutation (noun)

1. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
   • synonyms: mutant, sport, variation
2. (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
   • synonyms: chromosomal mutation, genetic mutation
3. a change or alteration in form or qualities