MCQ
Select the correct statements with respect to pleiotropism
(a) A gene is said to be pleiotropy if it affects more than one trait
(b) Phenylketonuria is an example of pleiotropy
(c) A condition where one gene has several alleles is referred to as pleiotropism
(d) A trait is said to be pleiotropic if several genes control it
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (a) and (b) only
  • B
    (a) and (d) only
  • C
    (a), (b) and (c) only
  • D
    (b) ,(c) and (d) only

Answer

Correct option: A.
(a) and (b) only
(A) (a) and (b) only
the correct statements with respect to pleiotropism
(a) A gene is said to be pleiotropy if it affects more than one trait
(b) Phenylketonuria is an example of pleiotropy

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