suppressorbyphenotype
Suppressor by phenotype is a genetic phenomenon observed in certain organisms, where a mutation in a gene results in a non-functional or altered protein, but the organism exhibits no apparent phenotype or visible effect. This is in contrast to the typical expectation that a mutation would lead to a detectable change in the organism's physical or behavioral traits. The term "suppressor" in this context refers to the genetic background or other factors that mask or compensate for the effects of the mutation, allowing the organism to maintain normal function and development.
This phenomenon is particularly well-studied in yeast and other model organisms. In yeast, for example, a mutation
Suppressor by phenotype is an important concept in genetics because it highlights the complex and interconnected