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Question

When the activity of one gene is suppressed by the activity of a non-allelic gene, it is known as

A Pseudo-dominance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Hypostasis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Epistasis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Incomplete dominance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

A gene which masks the action of another gene is termed as epistasis. The gene is called epistatic gene and the gene whose effect is masked is termed as hypostatic gene.

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