Mutaciones (en. Mutations)

[mu.ta'tsjo.nes]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Permanent changes in genetic material that can be inherited.

Mutations can cause genetic diseases.

Las mutaciones pueden provocar enfermedades genéticas.

Alterations in DNA that affect gene function.

Mutations can be caused by environmental factors.

Las mutaciones pueden ser causadas por factores ambientales.

Variations in genes that contribute to genetic diversity.

Mutations are key in the process of evolution.

Las mutaciones son clave en el proceso de evolución.

From Latin 'mutatio', which means change or transformation.

genetic mutations

Alterations in the DNA sequence that can affect an organism.

mutaciones genéticas

spontaneous mutations

Changes in genetics that occur without external intervention.

mutaciones espontáneas

induced mutations

Alterations caused by external agents such as radiation or chemical products.

mutaciones inducidas

to mutate

To change or transform something from one form to another.

mutar

genetics

The science that studies genes and inheritance.

genética

evolution

The process by which species change and adapt to environments.

evolución

Unexpected changes in a situation.

That meeting had unexpected mutations that altered the entire plan.

Esa reunión tuvo mutaciones inesperadas que alteraron todo el plan.

Transformations or drastic changes in opinion or behavior.

His attitude had mutations that surprised everyone.

Su actitud tuvo mutaciones que sorprendieron a todos.