Asked by Chase Crandall on May 21, 2024
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When two or more sets of alleles affect the same trait, it is termed
A) a single-trait cross.
B) a double-trait cross.
C) codominant.
D) incomplete dominance.
E) polygenic inheritance.
Polygenic Inheritance
Pattern of inheritance in which a trait is controlled by several allelic pairs.
Alleles
Variants of a gene that occur on the same gene locus but express different phenotypic traits.
Affect
In psychology, a term referring to the experience of feeling or emotion.
- Compare and contrast incomplete dominance, codominance, epistasis, and polygenic inheritance.
Verified Answer
MN
Mamosa NtsenyeoMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Polygenic inheritance is when multiple sets of alleles contribute to the expression of a single trait. This results in a continuous variation of the trait and is not simply controlled by one or a few genes. Examples of polygenic traits in humans include height and skin color.
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast incomplete dominance, codominance, epistasis, and polygenic inheritance.