Question

In case of two gene interaction, the gene which is masking the expression of another is called_____________ and the gene whose expression is masked is called_______________

a.

Dominant, recessive

b.

Recessive, dominant

c.

Epistatic, hypostatic

d.

Hypostatic, Epistatic

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Answer: (c).Epistatic, hypostatic

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