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Term

mutation

Term

Sudden and permanent change in the structure of a gene or chromosome. May occur spontaneously or may be caused by the action of one or more mutagens.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

European Commission. 1999. Caring for our future. Brussels

Publication year

1999

Definition source URL

http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

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European Commission

Subjects

Long definition

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