Mutation at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Mutation? Any change in the DNA of a cell. Mutations may be caused by mistakes during cell division, or they may be caused by exposure to DNA-damaging agents in the environment. Mutations can be harmful, beneficial, or have no effect. If they occur in cells that maMedical Term & Definition Added By: Gavin
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