Which of the Following Statements About Traits That Involve Polygenic

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about traits that involve polygenic inheritance is true?

• A)Traits that involve polygenic inheritance are passed down from either the mother or the father directly to the offspring.
• B)If the parents' genetic make-up is known, it can be determined whether the offspring will possess a certain trait.
• C)Traits that involve polygenic inheritance are expressed only if an individual has a dominant gene.
• D)Offspring have a one-in-four chance of possessing a trait if the parents possess it.
• E)None of the statements is true.

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