double mutant

/ˈdʌbəl ˈmjuːtənt/

organism with two genetic mutations

Scientists studied a double mutant strain to understand gene interactions.

Researchers examined an organism with two genetic mutations to analyze how the genes work together.

Medicine

technical

An organism or cell containing two distinct genetic mutations, often used in genetic research to study the combined effects of the mutations.

The double mutant showed increased resistance to the drug.

The organism with two genetic mutations was more resistant to the medication.

Commonly used in genetic engineering and medical research to study gene interactions.

Collocations

double mutant straina specific group of organisms with two genetic mutationsanalyze double mutantsto study organisms with two genetic mutations

a group of organisms with a genetic mutation

This term is specific to genetic research and is not used in everyday language.

Only use 'double mutant' in scientific or medical discussions about genetics.

From 'double' (two) + 'mutant' (organism with a genetic mutation).

Primarily used in scientific and medical contexts to describe organisms with two genetic changes.

double

two

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mutant

organism with a genetic mutation

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