Question

Which of the following is NOT a type of reverse mutation?

(a) Back mutation

(b) Intergenic suppressor mutation

(c) Intragenic suppressor mutation

(d) Missense mutation

This question was addressed to me in semester exam.

My query is from Mutation topic in portion Molecular Genetics of Life Sciences

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) Missense mutation

For explanation I would say: Reverse mutation occurs at the same or different sites of forward mutation and restores wild phenotype.