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__________ is a second mutation that compensates for the effect of an original, first mutation. Choose the most appropriate option from the below-mentioned options to fill in the gap.

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Do not confuse a suppressor mutation with a reversion.
- A reversion corrects the original mutated site back to the wild-type sequence.
- A suppressor mutation preserves the original mutation but introduces a second mutation elsewhere to restore function.
  • Forward mutation
  • Supplementary mutation
  • Suppressor mutation
  • Compensatory mutation
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The Correct Option is C

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