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QWhat is the term for the effect that shows a change in the expression of alleles of a gene due to a specific environmental condition?

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  • A Pleiotropy ✔ ✖
  • B Linkage ✔ ✖
  • C Phenocopy ✔ ✖
  • D Penetrance ✔ ✖
Correct Answer: Option C

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Phenocopy is a type of phenotypic variation where a single trait of an organism is changed due to environmental effects. This effect is not hereditary and can be reversed when the environmental conditions are changed.

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