DUMET Medical DUMET Medical Solved Paper-2006

  • question_answer
    A gene which gives multiple phenotypic effects:

    A)  complementary genes

    B)  lethal genes

    C)  pleiotropic genes

    D)  holandric genes

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The gene which have multiple phenotypic effects is known as pleiotropic gene. It is - essential that all the traits are equally influenced. Complementary genes are those non-allelic genes which in dependentely show similar effect but produce a new trait when present together in dominant form. Lethal genes are those genes whose phenotypic effect is sufficientely drastic to a kill the bearer. These may be dominant recessive. The genes present on Y-chromosome are called holandric genes.


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