Question

Which of the following mutations is the most common type of mutation?

• A. (A) Somatic mutation
• B. (B) Germinal mutation
• C. (C) Backward mutation
• D. (D) Forward mutation

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

(D) Forward mutation

Answer 2

Explanation:
The commonest type of mutation is the forward mutation in which the normal or the wild type of gene changes to a new genotype which can be either recessive or dominant.Hence, the correct option is (D).