Question

Name the term given to the type of mutation which depends on the conditions of the environment?

(a) Forward mutation

(b) Reverse mutation

(c) Conditional lethal mutation

(d) Gain of function mutation

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The origin of the question is Mutation topic in portion Molecular Genetics of Life Sciences

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Conditional lethal mutation

The best explanation: In conditional lethal mutation, lethality depends on the conditions of the environment. Examples of conditional lethal mutations are auxotrophs, temperature sensitive mutants, and suppressor mutation.