n.突变，(生物物种的)变异，(形式或结构的)转变，改变

原形：mutation复数：mutations

The mutation in the gene caused the flower to have a unique blue color.
基因中的突变使得这朵花拥有了独特的蓝色。
Scientists discovered a mutation that makes certain bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
科学家发现了一种使某些细菌对抗生素产生抗药性的突变。
The mutation resulted in a previously unseen trait in the species.
这次突变导致了该物种中一个前所未见的特征。
Genetic testing revealed a mutation linked to an increased risk of developing cancer.
遗传测试揭示了一个与癌症发病风险增加相关的基因突变。
The mutation altered the protein's structure, affecting its function in the cell.
突变改变了蛋白质的结构，影响了其在细胞中的功能。
Through natural selection, organisms with beneficial mutations tend to survive and reproduce.
通过自然选择，拥有有利突变的生物倾向于存活并繁殖。
Researchers are studying how environmental factors can induce genetic mutations.
研究人员正在研究环境因素如何能诱发基因突变。
The mutation was spontaneous, occurring without any known external cause.
这次突变是自发的，没有任何已知的外部原因。
Advances in gene editing technology allow scientists to introduce specific mutations for research purposes.
基因编辑技术的进步使科学家能够为了研究目的引入特定的突变。
Identifying disease-causing mutations helps in developing targeted treatments for patients.
确定致病突变有助于为患者开发针对性的治疗方法。