mutational

Thân thiện

A scientist observes the mutational changes in a bacterial culture.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or resulting from mutation: "Mutational" describes something that pertains to, is connected with, or is caused by a genetic or structural change.

Usage

• The adjective "mutational" is used to modify nouns, indicating a relationship to the process or result of mutation. It is typically used in scientific, biological, or technical contexts.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Scientists studied the mutational changes in the virus over time.
  • The mutational load in the population was higher than expected.

Advanced Usage

• "Mutational analysis": The study or examination of mutations.
  • The research paper presented a detailed mutational analysis of the gene.
• "Mutational spectrum": The range or variety of mutations observed.
  • The mutational spectrum of the cancer cells was complex.

Variants and Related Words

• Mutation (n): The process or result of changing form or structure, especially in genetics.
  • The gene underwent a rare mutation.
• Mutate (v): To undergo or cause to undergo mutation.
  • The virus can mutate rapidly.

Synonyms

• Transformational: Relating to a marked change in form or nature.
• Alterational: Relating to the process of alteration or change.

Antonyms

• Stable: Not likely to change or mutate.
• Invariant: Never changing; constant.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or resulting from mutation