What is pleiotropy?

A. A single mutant gene affects one trait.
B. Two mutant genes affect one trait.
C. A single mutant gene has no affect on an individual's phenotype.
D. A single mutant gene affects two or more distinct and seemingly unrelated traits.


Answer: D

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