Which Statement Is the Most Accurate Description of How Phenotypes

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the most accurate description of how phenotypes arise based on underlying genotype?

• A)When a trait is influenced by multiple genes, extreme phenotypes will appear more frequently than average phenotypes.
• B)Most complex phenotypes arise from a simple dominant-recessive pattern.
• C)When a trait is influenced by a single gene pair, a large number of phenotypes will be evident in the population.
• D)Most complex phenotypes arise from polygenic patterns rather than a single dominant gene.

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Definitions:

Stem Cells

Cells with the unique ability to develop into different cell types in the body and possess the capability for self-renewal.

Cell Line

A cell culture developed from a single cell and therefore consisting of cells with a uniform genetic makeup, used in research and medical tests.

Human Diseases

Health conditions or disorders found in humans, often caused by pathogens, genetic factors, or environmental influences.

Mitosis

A type of cell division resulting in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.