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A gene that produces multiple effects is called a(n) ____.

A) multiple allele
B) autosome
C) epistatic gene
D) pleiotropic gene
E) incompletely dominant gene

Pleiotropic Gene

A single gene that influences multiple phenotypic traits, demonstrating the complexity of gene expression on phenotype.

Multiple Effects

The outcome or consequences that arise from a single cause, which can impact different systems or functions within an organism or environment.

Epistatic Gene

A gene that can interfere with the expression of other genes, altering the phenotypic outcome and creating variations in traits.

  • Describe the impact of pleiotropy and epistasis on the physical characteristics of organisms.
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