Vocabulary Entry

mutate

|verb • noun

verb

To undergo or cause to undergo a change or alteration, especially in form or nature.

Example Sentences

"The virus can mutate into new strains that evade the immune system."

"Scientists are studying how certain genes mutate over time."

"If you expose the plant to different conditions, it may mutate."

noun

Example Sentences

"The mutation was identified as a key factor in the development of the disease."

"Genetic mutations can lead to variations in an organism's characteristics."

"Researchers are fascinated by the various mutations that occur in bacteria."