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    Question

    When the activity of one gene is suppressed by the

    activity of a non-allelic gene, it is known as
    A Pseudo-dominance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Hypostasis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Epistasis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Incomplete dominance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A gene which masks the action of another gene is termed as epistasis. The gene is called epistatic gene and the gene whose effect is masked is termed as hypostatic gene.

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