Which of the following illustrates pleiotropy? | CGP Edu

Biology Principles of Inheritance and Variation Polygenic Inheritance and Pleiotropy Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Which of the following illustrates pleiotropy?

A

In fruit flies, the genes for scarlet eyes and hairy body are located on the same chromosome.

B

Matings between earless sheep and long-eared sheep always result in short-eared offspring.

C

Wheat kernels can range from white to red in color trait controlled by several genes.

D

The human cystic fibrosis gene causes many symptoms, from respiratory distress to digestion problems.

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