Polygenic Transmission Occurs When

question 144

Multiple Choice

Polygenic transmission occurs when

• A)a single phenotypic characteristic is determined by the interaction between several gene pairs
• B)a gene determines the expression of the trait it controls when its gene partner is recessive
• C)a gene determines the expression of the trait it controls when its gene partner is dominant
• D)a gene directly determines the expression of the trait it controls

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Definitions:

Social Desirability

The tendency to give answers in a survey or study that will be viewed favorably by others rather than responding honestly.

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, showing the relationship (positive, negative, or none) between them.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are likely to vary or change within the context of a study or experiment.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where both either increase or decrease together, showing a direct association.