Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that arises from the mutation in a single gene. This gene, however, has multiple effects in the body. It affects tissue composition of the heart, skin, blood vessels, tendons, and other parts of the body. This gene is an example of a(n) ____.
A)multiple allele system
B)epistatic gene
C)pleiotropic gene
D)dominant allele
E)environmentally controlled gene

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The gene that causes Marfan syndrome is pleiotropic, meaning it has multiple effects on the body.

Marfan Syndrome Is a Genetic Disorder That Arises from the Mutation