Mutation can result in several different types of change in sequences. Mutations in genes can either have no effect, alter the product of a gene, or prevent the gene from functioning properly or completely.Mutations can also occur in nongenic regions.n biology, a mutation is a permanent change of the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA or other genetic elements.
Achromatic means literally âwithout colorâ. It can also refer to: Achromatic colors, âgreysâ or âneutral colorsâ, also black. Achromatic lens, a lens designed to minimize chromatic aberration. Achromatic vision: Monochromacy (total color blindness) Achromatopsia. Monochrome.
pertaining to the amnion. amniotic band syndrome a condition characterized by isolated or multiple constriction defects of the fingers, toes, limbs, and less frequently the skull, face, or viscera. It results from a tear of unknown etiology in the amnion, which allows amniotic fluid and fetal parts to escape from the amnion into the chorion. When the amnion and chorion are separated, strands from either the maternal amnion or the fetal chorion may entangle fetal parts. As the fetus grows the strands become more constrictive, causing defects. amniotic fluid the albuminous fluid contained in the amniotic sac; called also liquor amnii and, informally, waters.