mutates

To mutate is to change in some way. When you mutate a gene, you change the way that it works.

  • The virus mutates quickly, which is why it's so difficult to find a cure.

  • The plant mutates when it's exposed to the sunshine.

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Example Sentences for mutates

  • 1

    It's the nature of language to change and to mutate.

  • 2

    The mutation also induced changes in the nestling.

  • 3

    When the DNA sequence of the region is not mutated, this change is reversible.

  • 4

    These are the dangers of mutating.

  • 5

    It's not clear with the mutation of the pronunciation.

  • 6

    The males are free of the mutation.

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    The mutation is autosomal and recessive.

  • 8

    Mutations in the gene variegate animals.

  • 9

    The chemicals mutate the Scorpion into a giant.

  • 10

    The mutation is caused by genetic problems.