Which Statement About Traits That Involve Polygenic Inheritance Is TRUE

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about traits that involve polygenic inheritance is TRUE?

• A) These traits are passed down from either the mother or the father directly to the offspring.
• B) These traits are expressed only if an individual has a dominant gene.
• C) Offspring have a one-in-four chance of possessing a trait if the parents possess it.
• D) Many common human disorders are believed to result from interactions among multiple inherited genes, often in conjunction with environmental factors.

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