Q172 / 200 · NEET 2002 · Zoology

Which of the following is the example of pleiotropic gene?

A
Haemophilia
B
Thalassemia
Correct answer
C
Sickle cell anaemia
D
Colour blindness

Solution

Sickle cell anaemia is an example of pleiotropic gene because here the mutation in the single gene carries out a number of changes throughout the body and affects the body in different ways.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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