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n. [L. mutatus, change; facere, to make]Gene or genetic element that causes or increases the chance of mutation at another site.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
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mutafacient — mu·ta·fa·cient … English syllables
mutafacient — adjective capable of inducing mutation (used mainly of intracellular agents) • Pertains to noun: ↑mutagen * * * |myüd.ə|fāshənt adjective Etymology: mutation + facient : capable of inducing biological mutation used chiefly of intracellular… … Useful english dictionary
mutator genes — Any gene that causes an increase in mutation rates in other genes; see mutafacient … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
hit theory — noun : a theory in genetics: the mutafacient action of mutagenically active radiations depends upon the taking up of an effective amount of the radiation by a sensitive region of the cell … Useful english dictionary
