Question

In your own words, what is a compensatory mutation? Suppose you're a health care worker, and you treat patients with antibiotics. Why should you know about compensatory mutations?

Answer 1

Answer/Explanation:

Compensatory mutations are mutations that correct a loss of positive adaptation to the environment in a previous mutation, this means that it improves fitness in the genotype. This kind of mutation usually affects protein synthesis and are an important part of survivance and evolution, since they influence adaptation.