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A pleiotropic geneA. is expressed only in primitive plantsB. is a gene evolved during PlioceneC. controls a trait only in combination with another geneD. controls multiple traits in an individual

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Pleiotropic gene is a gene that controls multiple traits is an individual. It is also called polyphenic gene, e..g. phenylketonuria causing multiple adverse effects due to the mutation in a single gene coding for enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase.


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