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In Drosophila gene for white eye colour is also responsible for depigmentation of body parts. It is an example of
In Drosophila gene for white eye colour is also responsible for depigmentation of body parts. It is an example of
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The correct option is B Pleiotropic gene
The ability
of a gene to have a multiple phenotypic effects is known as pleiotrophy and the
gene is called Pleiotropic gene and the inheritance is called Pleiotropic inheritance.
In Drosophila, a gene is responsible in controlling the colour of the eye and
depigmentation of body parts. It is a pleiotropic gene.
So,
the correct option is ‘Pleiotropic gene’.
The ability of a gene to have a multiple phenotypic effects is known as pleiotrophy and the gene is called Pleiotropic gene and the inheritance is called Pleiotropic inheritance. In Drosophila, a gene is responsible in controlling the colour of the eye and depigmentation of body parts. It is a pleiotropic gene.
So, the correct option is ‘Pleiotropic gene’.Suggest Corrections
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