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What is the primary distinction between cis and trans interactions?
Cis interactions occur between genes located on the same chromosome, while trans interactions occur between genes located on different chromosomes.
What is the main effect of epistasis on the expression of a gene?
Epistasis can mask the effect of a gene, resulting in the suppression of its expression.
How do complementary genes interact with each other?
Complementary genes interact with each other to produce a normal phenotype, as the effect of one gene is masked by the presence of the other gene.
What is the result of the interaction between inhibitory and recessive genes?
The interaction between inhibitory and recessive genes results in the suppression of the dominant gene, leading to the expression of the recessive gene.
What is the main difference between dominant and recessive epistasis?
In dominant epistasis, the dominant gene masks the effect of the recessive gene, while in recessive epistasis, the recessive gene is masked by the dominant gene.
Learn about gene interactions, including epistasis, dominance, and supplementary genes. Understand how genes interact on identical or distinct chromosomes and their effects on phenotypes.
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