What is the Ability of a Gene to Cause Multiple

Question

What is the ability of a gene to cause multiple effects on a phenotype?
A) pleiotropy
B) codominance
C) polygenic inheritance
D) continuous variation

Accepted Answer

The ability of a gene to cause multiple effects on a phenotype is called pleiotropy. This means that a single gene can impact multiple traits or characteristics, rather than just one. For example, the gene for sickle cell anemia not only affects red blood cells, but can also impact immune function and susceptibility to infections.