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Talk about multiple effects of expression of a single gene.

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The converse situation, where expression of a single gene has multiple phenotypic effects, is also quite common. This phenomenon, which often becomes apparent when phenotypes are examined carefully, is referred to as pleiotropy. In contrast, one gene governing one character is called monotropic Examples albinism and sickle cell anemia


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