Mutagenesis

Mutagenesis is a method of genetic modification that involves introducing changes to a gene in order to study its effects on an organism. It is used to study the function of a gene, to understand its role in the development of a cell or organism, and to produce improved varieties of crops or animals. Mutagenesis is essential in the field of modern genetics, providing insight into the processes underlying mutations, such as DNA repair, and also allowing the introduction of valuable new traits into organisms.