释义 |
mutable gene
mutable gene[¦myüd·ə·bəl ′jēn] (genetics) Any of a class of unstable genes that spontaneously mutate at a sufficiently high rate to produce mosaicism. mutable gene
mutable gene An unstable gene that is both highly susceptible to mutation by extrinsic factors (e.g., ionising radiation, exposure to UV light) and has a high rate of intrinsic mutation. |