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However, these mutations also interfere with the synthesis of melanin pigment, lightening the color of the hair; therefore, individuals with PKU frequently have light brown or blond hair.

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Anticipation  Increasing severity or earlier age of onset of a genetic trait in succeeding generations. 

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PLEIOTROPY

When a gene affects many aspects of the phenotype, it is said to be pleiotropic.

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Complementation test 

Determining whether two mutations associated with a specific phenotype represent two different forms of the same gene (alleles) or are variations of two different genes.

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