VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    Genes exhibiting multiple effects are known as

    A) complementary genes 

    B) pleiotropic genes

    C)         cistrons                              

    D)         pseudogenes

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The gene, which produces more than one phenotypic effect in an organism is called pleiotropic gene. It produces a major phenotypic trait and along with influences some other phenotypic traits, eg, sickle cell anaemia in man.


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