1 a mutation occurring in a somatic cell, resulting in a change in the morphology or some other aspect of one part of an organism (usually a plant). 2  It may be maintained by vegetative propagation but not by sexual reproduction.oun. 1  a mutation occurring in a somatic cell, resulting in a change in the morphology or some other aspect of one part of an organism (usually a plant). 2  It may be maintained by vegetative propagation but not by sexual reproduction.
Although oxidation reactions are commonly associated with the formation of oxides from oxygen molecules, oxygen is not necessarily included in such reactions, as other chemical species can serve the same function. The reaction can occur relatively slowly, as in the case of rust, or more quickly, as in the case of fire.
As a result, it has an oxidation number of -1 in all its compounds. Because chlorine, bromine, and iodine are less electronegative, it is possible to prepare compounds in which these elements have oxidation numbers of +1, +3, +5, and +7, as shown in the table below.Common Oxidation Numbers for the Halogens.s a result, it has an oxidation number of -1 in all its compounds. Because chlorine, bromine, and iodine are less electronegative, it is possible to prepare compounds in which these elements have oxidation numbers of +1, +3, +5, and +7, as shown in the table below. Common Oxidation Numbers for the Halogens.