Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 4 - Genetics and Cellular Function - Study Guide - Building Your Medical Vocabulary - Page 139: 9

Answer

The prefix "muta-" means change or genetic change. It is used in the word " mutation."

Work Step by Step

The terms mutagen, mutant, and mutase (as in methylmalonyl-CoA mutase) also use the combining form "muta-'.
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