how is phenylketonuria an example of pleiotropy ? please explain in simple words
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In humans, an example for pleiotropy is phenylketoneuria. It is caused by mutation in the gene that codes for phenyl alanine hydroxylase. This manifests itself through phenotypic expression characterised by mental retardation, reduction in hair, skin pigmentation.
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