mutation

/mjuˈteɪʃən/

(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

中文释义：突变；变异

The genetic mutation caused the plant to produce larger fruits than normal.

基因突变导致这种植物结出比正常更大的果实。

Scientists study mutation rates to understand evolutionary processes.

科学家研究突变率以理解进化过程。