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mutagenesis

/mjuːtəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does mutagenesis mean?

noun

The process of inducing genetic mutation, especially by chemical or physical means, or the agent that causes such a mutation.

Example

"The researchers used mutagenesis to study the effects of radiation on DNA."

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