A condition in which a single mutant gene affects more than one distinct characteristic of an individual is referred to as Pleiotropy.
<h3>What is Pleiotropy?</h3>
Pleiotropy occurs when one gene influences two or more seemingly unrelated phenotypic traits.
Such a gene that exhibits multiple phenotypic expressions is called a Pleiotropic gene.
Pleiotropy can arise from several distinct but potentially overlapping mechanisms, such as gene pleiotropy, developmental pleiotropy, and selectional pleiotropy.
An example of pleiotropy is phenylketonuria.
So, when a single trait mutant gene controls more than one trait it is called Pleiotropy and it can cause the various syndrome.
Characteristics shared by members of a group may include interests, values, representations, ethnic or social background, and kinship ties. (Sorry this is late) just saw this now.
