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'''Mutation''' is a process by which the [[gene]]s of a [[lifeform]] are changed in some way by either internal or external stimuli. The lifeforms affected by this process are known as '''mutants'''. Mutation is a primary factor in [[evolution]], as those mutations that increase an organism's overall likelihood of survival are usually incorporated into the genome of the lifeform's offspring. Other mutations may be trivial, or detract from an organism's viability for reproduction or continued existence. |
'''Mutation''' is a process by which the [[gene]]s of a [[lifeform]] are changed in some way by either internal or external stimuli. The lifeforms affected by this process are known as '''mutants'''. Mutation is a primary factor in [[evolution]], as those mutations that increase an organism's overall likelihood of survival are usually incorporated into the genome of the lifeform's offspring. Other mutations may be trivial, or detract from an organism's viability for reproduction or continued existence. |
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| + | After [[Phlox]] explained to [[Jonathan Archer]] that a dead [[Suliban]] which he had autopsied was atypical of his species, Archer asked if he was a mutant. Phlox concurred, but clarified that his modifications were not the result of accident but of genetic engineering. ({{ENT|Broken Bow}}) |
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While observing [[Klingon]]s in the [[23rd century]] that lacked ridges on their foreheads, [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Julian Bashir]] asked [[Worf]] if they suffered from a genetic mutation. ({{DS9|Trials and Tribble-ations}}) |
While observing [[Klingon]]s in the [[23rd century]] that lacked ridges on their foreheads, [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Julian Bashir]] asked [[Worf]] if they suffered from a genetic mutation. ({{DS9|Trials and Tribble-ations}}) |
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+ | [[Jack (24th century)|Jack]] and other [[genetic engineering|genetically-engineered]] [[Human]]s sometimes referred to themselves as "mutants". ({{DS9|Statistical Probabilities|Chrysalis}}) |
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| + | In [[2372]], [[Julian Bashir]] suggested to [[Goran'Agar]] that his DNA structure underwent a random mutation which made him unable to be addicted to [[ketracel-white]]. ({{DS9|Hippocratic Oath}}) |
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It was a mutation in [[Odo]]'s body that led to him developing [[Section 31]]'s [[morphogenic virus]]. ({{DS9|The Dogs of War}}) |
It was a mutation in [[Odo]]'s body that led to him developing [[Section 31]]'s [[morphogenic virus]]. ({{DS9|The Dogs of War}}) |
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Revision as of 14:11, 19 April 2013
Mutation is a process by which the genes of a lifeform are changed in some way by either internal or external stimuli. The lifeforms affected by this process are known as mutants. Mutation is a primary factor in evolution, as those mutations that increase an organism's overall likelihood of survival are usually incorporated into the genome of the lifeform's offspring. Other mutations may be trivial, or detract from an organism's viability for reproduction or continued existence.
After Phlox explained to Jonathan Archer that a dead Suliban which he had autopsied was atypical of his species, Archer asked if he was a mutant. Phlox concurred, but clarified that his modifications were not the result of accident but of genetic engineering. (ENT: "Broken Bow")
While observing Klingons in the 23rd century that lacked ridges on their foreheads, Dr. Julian Bashir asked Worf if they suffered from a genetic mutation. (DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations")
Jack and other genetically-engineered Humans sometimes referred to themselves as "mutants". (DS9: "Statistical Probabilities", "Chrysalis")
In 2372, Julian Bashir suggested to Goran'Agar that his DNA structure underwent a random mutation which made him unable to be addicted to ketracel-white. (DS9: "Hippocratic Oath")
It was a mutation in Odo's body that led to him developing Section 31's morphogenic virus. (DS9: "The Dogs of War")
In 2374, the Srivani triggered mutations in the crew of the USS Voyager using genetic tags. (VOY: "Scientific Method")