The phenomenon where a single gene influences multiple phenotypic traits is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The phenomenon where a single gene influences multiple phenotypic traits is called:
A. Codominance
B. Epistasis
C. Pleiotropy
D. Polygenic inheritance
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Pleiotropy occurs when one gene affects multiple seemingly unrelated traits. Example: phenylketonuria (PKU) affects mental development, skin pigmentation, and musty odor. Marfan syndrome affects skeleton, eyes, and heart. Polygenic is many genes affecting one trait, epistasis is gene interaction, codominance is both alleles expressed.

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