When a Trait Exhibits Continuous Variation in a Population of Organisms

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a trait exhibits continuous variation in a population of organisms, it most likely is due to:

• A)one gene having multiple effects.
• B)one allele not completely masking another allele.
• C)several alleles of the same gene interacting.
• D)one gene masking the effect of another gene.
• E)several different genes interacting.

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