Over an evolutionary timeframe, as mutations arise in a population, the mutated gene can become the predominantly inherited form of the gene. Which is why it's best to use wild type to avoid confusion.
It would become what is called normal, just as it would become what is called wild type. Still synonyms.
Might not want to pull the scientist card, not only is paul a scientist, hes a geneticist. Not just some internet taught like the most of us.