In what context does an epistatic gene differ from a dominant gene?

  • A
    The epistatic gene is non-allelic.
  • B
    The epistatic gene never expresses itself independently.
  • C
    The epistatic and hypostatic genes are located at different loci.
  • D
    All of the above.

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Which of the following pairs is $wrongly$ matched?

The fruit shape in tomato is an example of

Identify the correct statement.

Choose the correct option for the given descriptions:
$(i)$ The heterozygous female transmits the disease to the son.
$(ii)$ Change in the shape of the $RBC$ from biconcave disc to elongated sickle-like structure.
$(iii)$ Mentally retarded.
$(iv)$ Haemoglobin is not formed in the proper amount in the blood.

Match the terms in Column-$I$ with their descriptions in Column-$II$ and select the correct option.
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$(A)$ Dominance$(1)$ Many genes govern a single character.
$(B)$ Co-dominance$(2)$ In a heterozygous organism, only one allele expresses itself.
$(C)$ Pleiotropy$(3)$ In a heterozygous organism, both alleles express themselves fully.
$(D)$ Polygenic inheritance$(4)$ $A$ single gene influences many characters.

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