noun
- organisms that have not undergone genetic mutation; individuals with normal or unchanged genetic material
Usage: scientific; biology
Examples
- The researchers compared the behavior of mutants with that of nonmutants.
- In the control group, all specimens were nonmutants with standard genetic sequences.
- The study showed significant differences between mutants and nonmutants in enzyme production.
- Nonmutants served as the baseline for measuring genetic variations.
- The laboratory maintained separate colonies of mutants and nonmutants.
- Scientists observed that nonmutants had normal developmental patterns.