Question

A mutation that affects more than one type of phenotype is known as

• A. Pleiotropic mutation
• B. Multiple mutation
• C. Polygenic mutation
• D. Monogenic mutation

Answer 1

The correct option is A Pleiotropic mutation

A mutation that affect more than one characters simultaneously is known as pleiotropic mutation. When mutation in single gene alter the trait, it is called monogenic mutation and the related disorder is monogenic disorder. Polygenic mutation includes mutation in alleles of different genes that govern a common character. Hence, correct option is A.