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A single syndrome that has more than one genetic causeexhibits ________.a. pleiotropyb. incomplete penetrancec. genetic heterogeneityd. variable expressivity

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter19: Introduction To Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7CT

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