mutation

【mutation】中英词典

形容词

1. 变异的

英：mutated

例句：The scientists discovered a mutated gene in the patient's DNA.（科学家在病人的DNA中发现了一个变异基因。）

2. 突变的

英：mutational

例句：The mutational changes in the virus made it more resistant to the vaccine.（病毒的突变使其对疫苗更具抵抗力。）

名词

1. 突变

英：mutation

例句：The mutation of the virus resulted in a new strain that spread rapidly.（病毒的突变导致了一种新的菌株迅速传播。）

2. 变异

英：variation

例句：The butterfly exhibited variations in color due to genetic mutations.（蝴蝶的颜色因基因突变而表现出变异。）

词语辨析

mutation和variation都指基因或生物体发生的变化，但mutation强调突变的、非正常的变化，而variation则更广泛地指任何形式的变异。

词汇扩充

1. genetic mutation（遗传突变）

2. chromosomal mutation（染色体突变）

3. point mutation（点突变）

近义词

alteration, transformation, modification

反义词

stability, constancy, preservation

柯林斯词典

mutation /mju:ˈteɪʃən/

1. 变异

a change or alteration in form, structure, or qualities

例句：Mutation is an essential process in evolution.（变异是进化的一个重要过程。）

2. 突变

a sudden departure from the parent type in one or more heritable characteristics, caused by a change in a gene or a chromosome

例句：The mutation resulted in a new phenotype.（这个突变导致了一个新的表型。）

牛津词典

mutation /mjuːˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

1. 突变

the process of mutating or the result of it

例句：This gene mutation is associated with increased risk of cancer.（这种基因突变与患癌症的风险增加有关。）

2. 变异

the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations

例句：Genetic mutations can lead to hereditary diseases.（遗传突变可以导致遗传疾病。）

用法

1. The mutation in the virus made it more dangerous.（这种病毒的突变使其更加危险。）

2. The mutation rate of this species is relatively high.（这种物种的突变率相对较高。）

3. The scientists are studying the effects of mutations on plant growth.（科学家们正在研究突变对植物生长的影响。）

4. The discovery of a new mutation can lead to advancements in medical research.（对新突变的发现可以推动医学研究的进展。）

例句

1. The mutation of the virus has made it more resistant to treatment.（病毒的突变使其对治疗更具抵抗力。）
2. The genetic mutation was passed down through generations.（这种遗传突变代代相传。）
3. The butterfly exhibits variations in color due to genetic mutations.（由于基因突变，蝴蝶在颜色上表现出多样性。）
4. The mutation rate of the bacteria was observed over time.（细菌的突变率随时间观察。）
5. Scientists are studying the effects of radiation-induced mutation.（科学家正在研究辐射诱导的突变效应。）
6. The mutation in the DNA sequence caused a change in the protein structure.（DNA序列的突变导致了蛋白质结构的变化。）
7. The mutation of this gene is associated with a higher risk of certain diseases.（该基因的突变与某些疾病的风险增加有关。）
8. The mutation in his eyes gave him a unique eye color.（他眼睛的突变使他拥有独特的眼睛颜色。）
9. Hereditary mutations can be passed on to future generations.（遗传突变可以传递给后代。）
10. Environmental factors can contribute to the occurrence of mutations.（环境因素可以促使突变的发生。）
11. The mutation in the plant's DNA resulted in a new trait.（植物DNA的突变导致了一种新的特征。）
12. Researchers are studying the mutation patterns in different species.（研究人员正在研究不同物种的突变模式。）
13. Genetic mutations can have both positive and negative effects on an organism.（遗传突变对生物体可以产生正面和负面的影响。）
14. Chemical exposure can increase the risk of genetic mutations.（化学物质的暴露可以增加遗传突变的风险。）
15. The mutation in the virus made it more infectious.（病毒的突变使其更具传染性。）
16. Scientists are working to understand the mechanisms behind mutation.（科学家正在努力理解突变的机制。）
17. Spontaneous mutations can occur naturally without any external factors.（自发突变可以在没有任何外部因素的情况下自然发生。）
18. The mutation in the gene led to a loss of function.（基因的突变导致了功能的丧失。）
19. Genetic testing can help identify specific mutations in an individual.（遗传测试可以帮助识别个体的具体突变。）
20. Scientists are studying how mutations can lead to the development of drug resistance.（科学家正在研究突变如何导致耐药性的产生。）