Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

A mutagen has introduced a frame- shift mutation by adding one nucleotide base. Which of the following could be a reversion mutation for this particular mutant?


A) adding 1 base only
B) deleting 1 base or adding 1 base
C) deleting 1 base or adding 3 bases
D) deleting 2 bases only
E) deleting 1 base or adding 2 bases

Answer

E