MCQ
A mutation from a wild type to a mutant is called as:
  • A
    Reverse mutation
  • B
    Frame$-$shift mutation
  • C
    Gibberish mutation
  • Forward mutation

Answer

Correct option: D.
Forward mutation

A forward mutation is a mutation which changes a wild type allele into a new allele $($for example, a mutation in one of the genes coding for color producing enzymes may change a wild type $($normal color$)$ allele into an albino allele$).$

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