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Question
Wild type refers to: a. the most common phenotype thought to be found in the natural population b. any mutant genotype c. rare phenotype observed in the natural population d. the most extreme mutant phenotype observed in an experiment
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Wild type is the term used to describe the typical, most common phenotype or genotype as it occurs in nature, in a natural population. It is the standard against which mutants are compared.
Hint
It's the 'normal' or 'standard' form.