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Pleiotropy occurs when one gene influences multiple, seemingly unrelated phenotypic traits (those you see). A series of defects that affect multiple systems but is caused by one defective gene.
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∙ 11y agocauses various symptoms to appear even though it only impacts a single gene.
causes a single symptom to appear even though it only impacts a single gene.
causes various symptoms to appear even though it only impacts multiple genes.
causes a single symptom to appear even though it only impacts multiple genes.
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∙ 13y agoThe ability of a gene to affect an organism in many ways
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∙ 9y agoOne gene affects many traits.
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∙ 11y agoone gene affects many traits.
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What is a single gene that has multiple phenotypic effects?
pleiotropy
Is frizzle trait in chickens an example of pleiotropy?
Yes, the frizzle trait in chickens is an example of Pleiotropy.
What is the opposite of pleiotropy?
polygenic inheritance
Can multiple genes control a single trait?
yes its called pleiotropy
When genetic disorders produce a variety of symptoms across different individuals the phenomenom is called?
pleiotropy
What is a single gene that has multiple phenotypic effects?
pleiotropy
Is frizzle trait in chickens an example of pleiotropy?
Yes, the frizzle trait in chickens is an example of Pleiotropy.
What is the opposite of pleiotropy?
polygenic inheritance
What is the inheritance of marfan syndrome is an example of?
Pleiotropy.
The inheritance of Marfan syndrome is an example of what?
Pleiotropy.
Is male patterned baldness an example of pleiotropy?
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Define and distinguish between pleiotropy and polygenic inheritance?
Pleiotropy: one gene affects many traits (phenotypes) Polygenic: many genes affect one trait (phenotype)
In sickle-cell disease an allele produces red blood cells with an abnormal shape which affect many other traits in the same individual. What genetic behavior does this describes?
pleiotropy
The inheritance pattern in which a single allele is responsible for a variety of traits?
pleiotropy
What is a single gene that affects more than one trait?
Pleiotropy!
How is pleiotropy different from polygenic inheritance?
Differencebetween polygenic and pleiotropic traits
What is the definition of pleiotropy?
The production by a single gene of multiple phenotypic effects
