Complementary genes it may be defined as two or more dominant genes
present on separate gene loci, which interact to produce a particular phenotypic
trait, but neither of them produce a particular trait in the absence of other. Complementary genes were first studied
by Bateson and Punnett in the case of flower colour of sweet pea (Lathyrus
odoratus).
Supplementary genes: They are two independent genes present on
different on different gene loci, each
producing its own trait. These genes interact when present in dominant state to
produce a new trait.
(Complementary genes vs Supplementary genes)
Complementary
genes
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Supplementary
genes
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They are a pair of non allelic genes, both of which independently
express similar phenotypic trait.
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They are a pair of nonalleic genes where only one is able to express
its effect independently.
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Both the genes interact to produce a completely new trait.
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The interaction of the two genes modifies the expression of the
independently expressing gene.
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The F2 ratio is generally 9:7
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The F2 ratio is generally 9:3:4
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