Mutagenesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007707",
  "term": "Mutagenesis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which the genetic material of an organism is altered, resulting in a mutation. This change can occur spontaneously through errors in DNA replication or repair, or it can be induced by external agents called mutagens. Mutagenesis is a fundamental process in evolution and is also employed in molecular biology for studying gene function.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "deoxyribonucleic acids",
    "mutation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 161 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mutagenesis/"
}