Biotechnology And Its Applications Question 29

Question: Which one of the following mutation partially or fully reverses the harmful effects of previous mutation [MP PMT 2002]

Options:

A) Indirect suppression

B) Intergenic mutation

C) Intragenic mutation

D) Suppressor mutation

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Suppressor mutation totally or partially restores a function lost by a primary mutation and is located at a genetic site different from the primary mutation.