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saltation vs chromosomal mutation

chromosomal mutation vs saltation

saltation and chromosomal mutation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
saltation Yes No No No
chromosomal mutation Yes No No No
As nouns, chromosomal mutation is a hypernym of saltation; that is, chromosomal mutation is a word with a broader meaning than saltation:
  • saltation: (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
  • chromosomal mutation: (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
Other hypernyms of saltation include genetic mutation, mutation.
saltation (noun) chromosomal mutation (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
an abrupt transition
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
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