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genetic mutation

genetic mutation
Zelfstandig naamwoord
    • (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism

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    1. A mutation means a permanent change in the amount or structure of the genetic material in a cell.
    2. The term ‘mutation’ applies both to heritable genetic changes that may be manifested at the phenotypic level and to the underlying DNA modifications when known (including specific base pair changes and chromosomal translocations).
    3. Influenza viruses include a large number of different virus strains. The level of risks posed by the different strains of influenza viruses for animal and public health is very variable and to some extent unpredictable, due to rapid virus mutation and possible re-assortment of the genetic material between different strains.
    4. The level of risks posed by the different strains of influenza viruses for animal and public health is very variable and to some extent unpredictable, due to rapid virus mutation and possible re-assortment of the genetic material between different strains.