Master confusing words with ease
Mutant vs. Mutation
Mutant
/ˈmjuːtənt/Examples:
The lab was studying a newly discovered mutant bacteria.He was fascinated by the story of a mutant with superpowers.A flower with mutant colors stood out in the garden.
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Mutation
/mjuːˈteɪʃən/Examples:
The sudden mutation led to an unexpected outcome.Genetic mutation can cause variation in species.Scientists study mutation to understand genetic diseases.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- The term mutant typically refers to an organism that has undergone a genetic change.
- Mutation refers to the process or instance where genetic change occurs, not the organism itself.
- Think of mutant as the result of mutation.
- Use mutant when you're talking about the individual with altered genes.
- Use mutation when you're discussing the change or process that leads to the genetic alteration.
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