Phenomena and Processes

Mutagenesis

Process of generating a genetic MUTATION. It may occur spontaneously or be induced by MUTAGENS.

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Abstract

Process of generating a genetic MUTATION. It may occur spontaneously or be induced by MUTAGENS.

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1 entry terms
  • Mutageneses

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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91

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  • Mutation (1966-1990)

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  1. G05.558w

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QU 477

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mutagenesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016296. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016296
  2. Mutagenesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutagenesis
  3. Mutagenesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q149299