Campbell Biology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0135188741
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Chapter 14 - 14.3 - Concept Check - Page 283: 1

Answer

Incomplete dominance is based on the interactions of two alleles of the same gene and shows a partial version of the dominant phenotype. Epistasis involves one gene affecting the expression of another, separate gene.

Work Step by Step

This question is asking you to distinguish between two superficially similar non-Mendelian genetic phenomena. Review both: the key is the number of genes involved in the phenomenon.
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