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A pleiotropic gene regulates multiple traits (characteristics) in an individual.

1. (a) True
2. (b) False
3. (c) Cannot be determined
4. (d) None of these

Correct answer: (a) True

Solution

A pleiotropic gene has multiple effects on an organism’s phenotype, so it can regulate more than one trait. That makes the statement correct.

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