Which Theory Suggests That Many Factors or Genes Contribute to the Phenotype

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which theory suggests that many factors or genes contribute to the phenotype in a cumulative or quantitative manner?

• A)threshold gene theory
• B)heritability theory
• C)additive gene theory
• D)multiple factor hypothesis

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