The reason due to which only the given five subsets are observed and no complementation groups are observed that behaved like the four hypothetical ones shown in the given table. Introduction: Gene is a functional unit of heredity that transmits the traits from parent to progeny. A gene’s activity is also important for the synthesis of various proteins that are required for the normal functioning of the body. A gene synthesizes its respective protein with the help of enzyme-catalyzed pathways where the precursor of one step is the end product of the previous step that further act as a substrate for the next subsequent step.

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The reason due to which only the given five subsets are observed and no complementation groups are observed that behaved like the four hypothetical ones shown in the given table.

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Gene is a functional unit of heredity that transmits the traits from parent to progeny. A gene’s activity is also important for the synthesis of various proteins that are required for the normal functioning of the body. A gene synthesizes its respective protein with the help of enzyme-catalyzed pathways where the precursor of one step is the end product of the previous step that further act as a substrate for the next subsequent step.

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