A mutation that readily reverses to restore the original parental type would most likely be due to a(n)
A) deletion.
B) insertion.
C) point mutation.
D) frameshift mutation.

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Point mutations involve changes to a single nucleotide, such as substitutions or deletions/insertions of a single nucleotide. These types of mutations can easily be reversed if the same mutation occurs again in the opposite direction. Deletions and insertions involve the loss or addition of multiple nucleotides, making it more difficult to reverse the mutation. Frameshift mutations involve the insertion or deletion of nucleotides that cause a shift in the reading frame of the genetic code, leading to a completely different protein sequence, making reversal unlikely.

A Mutation That Readily Reverses to Restore the Original Parental