EPISTATIC GENE
\ɪpɪstˈatɪk d͡ʒˈiːn], \ɪpɪstˈatɪk dʒˈiːn], \ɪ_p_ɪ_s_t_ˈa_t_ɪ_k dʒ_ˈiː_n]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
A form of gene interaction whereby one gene interferes with the phenotypic expression of another nonallelic gene or genes. Genes whose expression is altered by nonallelic genes are said to be "hypostatic" or to exhibit "hypostasis".
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
