Biologyhard · Past Paper
The phenomenon where one gene influences multiple, seemingly unrelated phenotypic traits is called:
AEpistasis
BPleiotropy
CCodominance
DPolygenic inheritance
✓ Correct Answer: B — Pleiotropy
Pleiotropy occurs when a single gene mutation has multiple effects on different body systems (e.g., Sickle cell anemia).
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