Synthetic phenotypes
Hi, first post here so sorry if I missed a rule! I am studying for an upcoming exam, and came across the term "synthetic phenotype". I have found some very minimal explanations of this term, but would really prefer more information. What I've got so far, is that it is a phenotype that shows only in presence of two mutations. However, can those two genetic events happen anywhere? Or is it within both alleles of the same trait?
I would greatly appreciate an explanation and/or pointers as to where I can read the info myself. I would also be very grateful if anyone can recommend a good book for more advanced genetics (already have Molecular Biology of the Gene -Watson, Encyclopedia of Genetics -Brenner, Essentials of Genetics -Klug and ofc Molecular Biology of the Cell)
Thanks!