Modify vs Mutate - What's the difference?

In lang=en terms the difference between modify and mutate

is that modify is to be or become modified while mutate is to cause mutation.

is that modify is to make partial changes to while mutate is to undergo mutation.

(en-verb)

To make partial changes to.

To be or become modified.

* adapt, alter, amend, revamp, rework

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(mutat)

To undergo mutation.

To cause mutation.