What Is the Term for a Gene Mutation That Leads

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a gene mutation that leads to a myriad of disparate effects?

• A)lethal allele
• B)expressivity
• C)multiple allele
• D)complementation
• E)pleiotropy

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Definitions:

Dissolved Minerals

Dissolved minerals are inorganic substances found in water that are dissolved from natural geological sources, and are essential for various biological and ecological processes.

Heartwood

The dense, inner part of a tree trunk, giving it rigidity and strength; darker and older than the surrounding sapwood.

Periderm

The outer protective layer in the stems and roots of woody plants.

Transpiration

The process by which water is absorbed by plant roots, moves through plants, and evaporates primarily from leaves, playing a key role in plant water regulation and nutrient uptake.