mutated

Meanings

• Adjective

  Altered or changed, especially in a way that is not authorized or sanctioned.

  - "The mutated gene caused unexpected side effects in the experiment."
  - "The hackers mutated the software to bypass security measures."

• Verb

  To change the structure or form of (DNA) in a laboratory.

  - "Scientists mutate genes to study their function."
  - "The research team mutated the bacteria to make it resistant to antibiotics."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mutated
uttered , mutter , clutter , bother , gutter

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Variants

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mutate , mutated , mutates , mutating , mutative

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Etymology

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From the Latin mutare, meaning 'to change'.

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Trivia

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1. Mutations can occur spontaneously or can be induced by environmental factors such as radiation or chemicals.

2. The first mutation to be artificially induced in a living organism was achieved in 1957 by Barbara McClintock with maize.

3. Some mutations are beneficial, such as those that confer resistance to antibiotics or pesticides in bacteria.

4. Mutations can also lead to genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Genetic Mutation: A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that can result in a new trait or characteristic.

2. Point Mutation: A change in a single base pair in the DNA sequence.

3. Frameshift Mutation: A change in the number of nucleotides in a gene, resulting in a shift in the reading frame of the genetic code.

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Culture

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In science and medicine, mutation is a significant concept, as it can lead to new traits or diseases. In popular culture, mutations are often depicted as monstrous or abnormal, reflecting fear and fascination with the unknown.

How to Memorize "mutated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a DNA molecule with a single base pair being altered.
   - Visualize a gene undergoing a mutation in a laboratory.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mutated' with 'changed' or 'altered'.
   - Remember the scientific context of mutations in genetics.

3. mnemonics
   

   - M-Mutated, U-Undergoes, T-Transformation, A-Alteration, T-Traits.
   - M-Makeup, U-Unique, T-Traits, A-Altered.

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