n. A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, which can result in a change in the function or regulation of that gene.
The genetic mutation led to a new trait in the organism.
genetic variation; DNA alteration; gene change
genetic stability; normal gene; unchanged DNA
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