Question

Rarely observed phenotype in population is called as

• A. Wild type
• B. Mutant type
• C. Variant type
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mutant type

A mutant is an organism or a new genetic character arising or resulting from an instance of mutation, which is a base pair sequence change within the DNA of a gene or chromosome of an organism. The natural occurrence of genetic mutations in integral to the process of evolution. The study of mutants is an integral part of Biology; by understanding the effect that a mutation in a gene has, it is possible to establish the normal function of that gene. The term 'wild type' refers to a strain, organism or gene that is predominant in the wild population

So, the correct answer is 'Mutant type'