Epistasis refers to
A) a group of genes that are close together.
B) the equal interaction of two genes so that a new phenotype is produced.
C) the expression of two genes in the same individual.
D) the linear order of genes on a chromosome.
E) the expression of one gene masking the expression of another.

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Epistasis refers to the expression of one gene masking the expression of another. This can occur when the protein product of one gene interacts with the protein product of another gene, altering its effect on the phenotype.

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