Preferential expression of same gene depending on parent of origin is referred to as:
Correct Answer: Genomic imprinting
Description: Genomic imprinting Phenomenon that leads to preferential expression of an allele depending on its, parental origin. Eg : Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome (have two paternal but no maternal copies of chromosome 11). Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy (sho stature, brachydactyly and PTH resistance).
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