Independent genes that copy other genes so as to produce a similar effect are called as

Lethal genes

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Duplicate genes

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Complimentary genes

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None of the above

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The correct option is A Duplicate genes
Duplicate genes are independent genes, that copy other genes so as to produce a similar effect.
Lethal genes are those, which result in premature death of the organism.
Complementary genes: These are two independent pairs of nonallelic genes, neither of which will produce its effect in the absence of the other.

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