level: 17.8 Epistasis
Questions and Answers List
level questions: 17.8 Epistasis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Epistatis | - When one gene masks the expression of an other gene - (Genes are required for a characteristic to be expressed) |
| When does epistatis occur | - Often ocurs when a biochemical pathway is required to produce a product Molecule 1 > molecule 2 > molecule 3 enzyme A enzyme B - If enzyme A or B is absent molecule 3 can not be produced |