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  4. When one gene dominates the other non-allelic gene, the phenomenon is known as

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Q. When one gene dominates the other non-allelic gene, the phenomenon is known as

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: Epistasis is the interaction of non allelic genes usually in such a way that one gene suppresses the expression of another. The gene that masks or prevents the expression of another is called epistatic to it and the gene that is hidden is known as hypostatic.