In Humans, Skin Color Is Controlled by Several Genes

question 35

Multiple Choice

In humans, skin color is controlled by several genes. Thus, skin color is a(n) ____ characteristic.

• A) dominant
• B) codominant
• C) polygenic
• D) pleiotropic
• E) recessive

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