This document defines genetic mutations and discusses different types of mutations. It explains that a mutation is an alteration in DNA sequences that can affect single nucleotide pairs or larger gene segments. Mutations are caused by mutagens, which are divided into chemical and physical/radiation mutagens. Mutations are further classified as chromosomal, which involve changes in chromosome structure or number, or point/gene mutations, which alter single nucleotides. The document discusses different types of chromosomal and point mutations in more detail.