When Two or More Sets of Alleles Affect the Same

question 60

Multiple Choice

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.

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