$A$ gene which controls more than one character is called $:-$

  • A
    Polygenic gene
  • B
    Pleiotropic gene
  • C
    Multiple allele
  • D
    Complementary gene

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$A$ : Myotonic dystrophy is caused by a recessive mutant pleiotropic gene.
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