A Gene That Affects, Prevents, or Masks the Expression of a Gene

question 4

Multiple Choice

A gene that affects, prevents, or masks the expression of a gene at another locus is a(n) ____ gene.

• A) recessive
• B) dominant
• C) epistatic
• D) codominant
• E) pleiotropic

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