Reversions, or Reverse Mutations (I

question 29

Essay

Reversions, or reverse mutations (i.e., mutations that restore the wild-type phenotype initially lost by an earlier mutation), can be either of two types: back mutations or suppressor mutations.How you could distinguish between these two different types of reversions?

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Definitions:

Gonads

The primary reproductive organs that produce gametes (sperm in males, ova in females) and various sex hormones; the testes in males and ovaries in females.

Anatomical Structures

The various organs and systems in the body, defined by their physical properties and locations.

Pubertal Process

The biological and physical changes that occur during puberty, marking the transition from childhood to adolescence.

Sexes

Categories, typically male or female, within which organisms are classified on the basis of their reproductive roles and functions.