The phenomenon of pleiotropism refers to
- Presence of two alleles, each of the two genes controlling a single trait
- A single gene affecting multiple phenotypic expression
- More than two genes affecting a single character
- Presence of several alleles of a single gene controlling a single crossover
Answer
(2) A single gene affecting multiple phenotypic expression
Solution
Pleiotropy: a single gene exhibits multiple phenotypic expressions (e.g. phenylketonuria – mental retardation, reduced hair and skin pigmentation).
Answer: (2)