(C) holandric gene is located exclusively on the non-homologous region of the $Y-$chromosome. Since males are hemizygous for the $Y-$chromosome (posse

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(C) holandric gene is located exclusively on the non-homologous region of the $Y-$chromosome. Since males are hemizygous for the $Y-$chromosome (possessing only one $Y$),any gene present on it will express its phenotype regardless of whether it is dominant or recessive. Therefore,holandric genes always produce their effect in males.

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The recessive gene that always produces its effect is:

A
Pleiotropic gene
B
Complementary gene
C
Holandric gene
D
Supplementary gene

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