Several Alleles at Several Different Loci All Contribute Additively to the Same

question 4

Multiple Choice

Several alleles at several different loci all contribute additively to the same trait.Therefore,for this trait:

• A) homozygotes cannot exist
• B) heterozygotes cannot exist
• C) only one phenotypic class is possible
• D) only two phenotypic classes are possible
• E) continuous variation may be observed

---

Definitions:

Very Significant Correlation

A strong and meaningful relationship between two variables indicated by statistical measures that far exceed the thresholds of significance.

Accounted Variance

The portion of the total variance in a set of data that is explained by a statistical model or variable.

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, showing whether and how strongly pairs of variables are related.

Variance Accounted

The proportion of total variation in a dataset that is explained by a statistical model.