What is the meaning of mutation?

Biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration.
- synonyms: mutant, variation, sport
Genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism.
- synonyms: genetic mutation, chromosomal mutation
A change or alteration in form or qualities. .

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