Nirjonmela Desi Forum

Talk about the things that matter to you! Wanting to join the rest of our members? Feel free to sign up today and gain full access!

mutant

In biology and especially genetics, a mutant is an organism or a new genetic character arising or resulting from an instance of mutation, which is generally an alteration of the DNA sequence of the genome or chromosome of an organism. The term mutant is also applied to a virus with an alteration in its nucleotide sequence whose genome is RNA, rather than DNA. In multicellular eukaryotes, a DNA sequence may be altered in an individual somatic cell that then gives rise to a mutant somatic cell lineage as happens in cancer progression. Also in eukaryotes, alteration of a mitochondrial or plastid DNA sequence may give rise to a mutant lineage that is inherited separately from mutant genotypes in the nuclear genome. The natural occurrence of genetic mutations is integral to the process of evolution. The study of mutants is an integral part of biology; by understanding the effect that a mutation in a gene has, it is possible to establish the normal function of that gene.

View More On Wikipedia.org
  1. Perverse

    [Dark Horse] The Witcher: Of Flesh and Flame (2018-2019)

    THE WITCHER Of Flesh and Flame Issues #1 to #4 (2018 - 2019) Story: Based on the video game, Geralt is summoned by an old friend to help solve a mystery involving his daughter. Upon arriving to investigate however, Geralt is surprised by another friend from the past and he soon finds himself...
  2. Perverse

    Return of Wolverine #1 (2018) - Marvel Comics

    Marvel Comics RETURN OF WOLVERINE Issue 1 (2018) Wolverine is back, but nothing is the same. His healing factor is back, he has new claws, and there's a new woman in his life. Download: CBR Format...
Back
Top