+A mutant is an organism or gene with a significant alteration to its [DNA](/wiki/dna) sequence, often leading to new traits. These changes, known as [Mutation](/wiki/mutation), can arise spontaneously or be induced by environmental factors, sometimes driving evolutionary change.
+## See also
+- [Genetics](/wiki/genetics)
+- [Evolution](/wiki/evolution)
+- [Heredity](/wiki/heredity)