A Gene That Produces Multiple Effects Is Called A(n) ____

question 40

Multiple Choice

A gene that produces multiple effects is called a(n) ____.

• A) codominant gene
• B) X-linked gene
• C) epistatic gene
• D) pleiotropic gene
• E) incompletely dominant gene

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Definitions:

Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the prefrontal cortex implicated in executive functions, such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, planning, inhibition, and abstract reasoning.

Psychiatric Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by significant disruptions in thought, behavior, and emotions, impairing daily functioning.

Depression

A mental disorder characterized by a lasting state of unhappiness or indifference to activities, which seriously affects one's day-to-day life.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.