The phenomenon of a single gene regulating several phenotypes is called

  • A
    Multiple allelism
  • B
    Epistasis
  • C
    Incomplete dominance
  • D
    Pleiotropism

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What is a single gene that can control more than one trait called?

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GenotypeStarch grain size and Seed shape
$BB$Large,Round
$Bb$Intermediate,Round
$bb$Small,Wrinkled

Which of the following is incorrect in concern to above facts $:-$

Find the correct statement.
$(1)$ Generally a gene regulates a trait,but sometimes one gene has an effect on multiple traits.
$(2)$ The trait $AB$-blood group of man is regulated by one dominant allele and another recessive allele. Hence it is co-dominant.

In which type of disorder does a single gene mutation show multiple phenotypic expressions?

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