complementary genes


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complementary genes

Nonallelic, independently located genes, neither of which will be expressed in the absence of the other.
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complementary genes

Genes which, although not alleles, perform similar or opposing functions. Complementary genes may cooperate in the production of an effect or they may tend to oppose its production.
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