The frequency (\(\rm{h}^{-1}\)) with which a
mutation occurs within a organism or
gene. In general, rates of spontaneous
mutation vary between one in \(10^{4}\) and one in \(10^{8}\) per gene per generation, and can be considerably increased by mutagens.
Source: PAC, 1992,
64, 143. (
Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 161 [
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