Epistasis Refers to

question 22

Multiple Choice

Epistasis refers to

• A) a group of genes that are close together.
• B) the equal interaction of two genes so that a new phenotype is produced.
• C) the expression of two genes in the same individual.
• D) the linear order of genes on a chromosome.
• E) one gene altering the phenotypic effect of another gene.

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