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back mutation
back mutationn. A reversal process whereby a gene or other nucleotide sequence that has undergone mutation returns to its previous state.back mutation n (Genetics) genetics the reversion of a mutant to the original phenotype EncyclopediaSeemutationback mutation
back mu·ta·tionreversion of a gene to an ancestral form due to further mutation to the original codon or one coding for the same amino acid. Synonym(s): reverse mutationback mutationn. A reversal process whereby a gene or other nucleotide sequence that has undergone mutation returns to its previous state.back mutation The return of a gene to its original nucleotide sequence after a mutation.back mutation an inherited change (MUTATION) in a mutant gene that causes it to regain its WILD TYPE function. Compare FORWARD MUTATION.LegalSeeMutation |