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pleiotropy

The genetic phenomenon of a single gene influencing several of an organism's traits.

To demonstrate pleiotropy, we inserted a plasmid with a gene into E. coli that made it resistant to antibiotics and extremely virulent.

by kwijiborjt June 28, 2008

Yale

The gayest university in the history of American tertiary education, excluding art schools.

Guy #1: Dude, I got into Yale!
Guy #2: Oh, um... OK. I totally support your lifestyle choice. Do your parents know?

by kwijiborjt June 28, 2008