What is the difference between multiple alleles and pleiotropy? A character that is influenced by two or more genes refers to multiple alleles, whereas pleiotropy refers to the expression of at least two characters of a single offspring. The combined trait for chevron and patch pattern in clover plants is an example of multiple alleles, whereas pleiotropy refers to parental type for a single character. Multiple alleles consist of alternative versions of a single gene, whereas pleiotropy occurs when mutation exists, resulting in different traits. Multiple alleles signify variations in skin color, whereas pleiotropy exists when there is a mutation especially in the HBB gene resulting in different disorders.

What is the difference between multiple alleles and pleiotropy? A character that is influenced by two or more genes refers to multiple alleles, whereas pleiotropy refers to the expression of at least two characters of a single offspring. The combined trait for chevron and patch pattern in clover plants is an example of multiple alleles, whereas pleiotropy refers to parental type for a single character. Multiple alleles consist of alternative versions of a single gene, whereas pleiotropy occurs when mutation exists, resulting in different traits. Multiple alleles signify variations in skin color, whereas pleiotropy exists when there is a mutation especially in the HBB gene resulting in different disorders.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter5: The Inheritance Of Complex Traits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7QP: Sunflowers with flowers 10 cm in diameter are crossed with a plant that has 20-cm flowers. The F1...

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