Medical MCQ-Single gene defect causing multiple unrelated problems is called?

Single gene defect causing multiple unrelated problems is called?

Pleiotropism

Pseudodominance

Penetrance

Anticipation

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

Pleiotropism

Description:

Pleotropism refers to single gene defect causing multiple traits. Penetrance- extent to which a paicular gene or set of genes is expressed in the phenotypes of individuals carrying it Pseudodominance- sudden appearance of a recessive phenotype in a pedigree, due to deletion of a masking dominant gene Anticipation- disease manifestation worsen from 1 generation to next

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