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noun ADJ. chance, random | common | cell, gene/genetic VERB + MUTATION carry, contain The protein contained a mutation. | suffer The genetic material has suffered a mutation. | introduce Mutations were introduced in the region using various techniques. | cause, produce MUTATION + VERB arise, occur | affect sth These cells carry a mutation affecting the prevention mechanism. | cause sth, lead to sth, result in sth MUTATION + NOUN rate
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