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A gene which exhibits higher mutation rate than others is referred as___________________?

Correct answer: C. Mutable gene

  • A. Mutator gene
  • B. Antimutalor gene
  • C. Mutable gene
  • D. Hot spot

Explanation

A mutable gene is one that itself changes at an unusually high frequency. A mutator gene, in contrast, generally increases mutation rates in other genes, making “mutable gene” the better option here.

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