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LETHAL MUTATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

A mutation that prematurely kills every organism in which it is expressed.

OBS

A recessive lethal [mutation] kills only homozygotes; a dominant lethal [mutation] also kills heterozygotes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
OBS

La mutation peut entraîner la mort si elle modifie une fonction essentielle à la vie d'une cellule ou d'un organisme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
DEF

Variación brusca de carácter hereditario que origina la muerte.

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