Process of generating a genetic MUTATION. It may occur spontaneously or be induced by MUTAGENS.
The formation of mutations.
The process of creating mutations.
an event capable of causing a mutation
Forces causing the process of genetic mutation.
means the process of producing a mutation.
the process of an agent promoting mutation
formation or development of a mutation
( myoot-uh- jen-uh-sis) The creation of mutations.
The induction of genetic mutation.
Introduction of heritable changes (mutations) of the genotype in a cell as a consequence of alterations or loss of genes or chromosomes (or parts thereof) After Nagel et al. (eds), 1991
Treatment of a group of cells or organisms with a mutagen as a means of inducing mutations.