Which of the Following Describes the Ability of a Single

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the ability of a single gene to have multiple phenotypic effects?

• A) incomplete dominance
• B) multiple alleles
• C) pleiotropy
• D) epistasis

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Definitions:

Endothelium

A thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, forming an interface between circulating blood or lymph in the lumen and the rest of the vessel wall.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosing and monitoring various health conditions.

Venules

Small vessels that carry blood from capillaries to veins, being part of the return segment of the circulatory system.

Nutrient Exchange

The process by which nutrients are transferred between organisms and their environment.