A mutation from a wild type to a mutant is called as: - Vidyadip

MCQ

A mutation from a wild type to a mutant is called as:

A
Reverse mutation
B
Frame$-$shift mutation
C
Gibberish mutation
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Forward mutation

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Answer

Correct option: D.

Forward mutation

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