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MUTAGENESIS [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

The process of inducing mutations in the genetic information of a cell, most often DNA.

OBS

The most widely applied mutagens are ionizing radiations, ultraviolet rays, base analogues, and alkylating agents.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Procédé qui consiste à introduire une mutation grâce à l'action de traitements physiques ou d'agents chimiques mutagènes. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.]

OBS

Les mutations de l'ADN peuvent se manifester par l'apparition de nouveaux caractères. [Observation reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.]

OBS

mutagenèse : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
DEF

Mutación originada por agentes físicos, químicos o biológicos.

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