How to Pronounce "mutation"
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A mutation is a change in the DNA or genes of a living thing, which can lead to differences in appearance or function. It can happen naturally or be caused by external factors.
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A mutation can make an animal look different from its parents.
Some diseases are caused by a genetic mutation.
You might have heard about a mutation in the new virus strain.
Not every mutation is bad—some can be helpful or have no effect at all.