A Mutation in a Gene Results in a Mutant Phenotype

question 8

Multiple Choice

A mutation in a gene results in a mutant phenotype. What occurs if the wild-type phenotype is restored by a mutation at another site in the gene?

• A)reversion
• B)silent mutation
• C)conjugation
• D)silent conjugation
• E)suppression

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