A mutation at a single locus causes a change in many different characters. This an example of a(n) _______ effect.
A) polygene
B) epigenetic
C) cytoplasmic
D) multiple negativity
E) pleiotropic

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This phenomenon is referred to as pleiotropy, where a single gene affects multiple traits. This is often seen in genetic diseases where a mutation in one gene can affect multiple organ systems or physiological processes.

A Mutation at a Single Locus Causes a Change in Many