Mutation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007710",
  "term": "Mutation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A permanent alteration in the nucleotide sequence of a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule. These changes can range from a single base pair substitution to the insertion or deletion of large segments of genetic material. Mutations can arise spontaneously or be induced by external agents like radiation or certain chemicals.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "deoxyribonucleic acids",
    "ribonucleic acids",
    "chromosome",
    "gene",
    "nucleotides",
    "sequence"
  ],
  "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/mutation/"
}