Paramutation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paramutation is a noun meaning (genetics) A mutation in which a heritable change in one allele is induced by another in the same locus.
Meaning
(genetics) A mutation in which a heritable change in one allele is induced by another in the same locus.
Word Forms
- paramutations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mutation, transversion, backmutation, radiomutation, epistasis, transition.
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