The suppression of the action of a gene or genes by a gene or genes not allelomorphic to these suppressed is known as __________________?
Correct answer: D. Epistasis
- A. Episode
- B. Co dominance
- C. Dominance
- D. Epistasis
Explanation
Epistasis occurs when one gene masks or modifies the expression of a non-allelic gene. It differs from dominance, which is an interaction between alleles at the same locus.
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