A Gene That Produces Multiple Effects is Called A(n)

Question

A gene that produces multiple effects is called a(n)  
A) multiple allele.
B) autosome.
C) epistatic gene.
D) pleiotropic gene.
E) incompletely dominant gene.

Accepted Answer

A pleiotropic gene is one that produces multiple effects. These effects can be seen in different traits or characteristics. For example, sickle cell anemia is caused by a pleiotropic gene that affects the shape of red blood cells, as well as other traits like resistance to malaria.