In genetics, the phenomenon where the expression of one gene is masked or modified by the expression of another non-allelic gene is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In genetics, the phenomenon where the expression of one gene is masked or modified by the expression of another non-allelic gene is called:
A. Linkage
B. Epistasis
C. Penetrance
D. Pleiotropy
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Epistasis is a form of gene interaction where the expression of one gene (the epistatic gene) masks, suppresses, or modifies the expression of another non-allelic gene (the hypostatic gene). This alters the expected Mendelian dihybrid ratio (9:3:3:1) into modified ratios like 9:7 (complementary), 9:3:4 (recessive epistasis), or 12:3:1 (dominant epistasis). Pleiotropy is one gene affecting multiple traits, and linkage is genes being on the same chromosome.

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