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QWhat is the term for the phenomenon where two or more genes affect each other's expression?

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  • A Crossing over ✔ ✖
  • B Pairing ✔ ✖
  • C Gene interaction ✔ ✖
  • D Linkage ✔ ✖
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Gene interaction refers to the situation where the expression of one gene is affected by the presence of one or more other genes. Mendel observed that traits are inherited independently, but when traits are controlled by multiple genes, their inheritance follows the principle of gene interaction.

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