In microbial genetics, a revertant is a mutant that has reverted to its former genotype or to the original phenotype by means of a suppressor mutation, or else by compensatory mutation somewhere in the gene (second site reversion). ...
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In microbial genetics, a mutant that has reverted to its former genotype (true reversion) or to the original phenotype by means of a suppressor mutation. ... Origin: L. Re-vertans, pros. P. Of re-verto, to turn back ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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An organism which has regained a characteristic either through reversal of a mutation of because a new mutation cancels the effect of the original one.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: rē-ver′tănt Definitions: 1. In microbial genetics, a mutant that has reverted to its former genotype (true reversion) or to the original phenotype by means of a suppressor mutation.
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