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Fields of Study > evolutionary biology > evolution > mutation rate
Preferred Term:

mutation rate

Definition:
The number of mutations that occur in a specific sequence, gene, or genome over a specified period of time such as years, cell divisions, or generations.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
evolution
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • mutation frequency
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/332864
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