Cómo Pronunciar "mutations"
word
mjuˈteɪʃənz
myoo-TAY-shunz
mjuːtˈeɪʃənz
myoo-TAY-shunz
Definición
Changes in the genetic material (DNA) of a living thing, which can be passed to new generations and may cause differences in traits or appearance.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
mjuˈteɪʃənz
Inglés Británico
mjuːtˈeɪʃənz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
myoo-TAY-shunz
UK
myoo-TAY-shunz
Escucha en Contexto
Scientists study mutations in bacteria to understand diseases.
Some mutations can make animals stronger or faster.
Genetic mutations are passed from parents to children.
Not all mutations are bad—some can actually help an organism survive.