induced mutation

in·duced mu·ta·tion

a mutation caused by exposure to a mutagen.

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induced mutation

a MUTATION deliberately introduced into the genetic material by treatment with a MUTAGEN in vivo or in vitro. Compare SPONTANEOUS MUTATION. See also MUTAGENESIS.

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