Why Are Most Traits Not Simply a Matter of Dominant

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Multiple Choice

Why are most traits not simply a matter of dominant and recessive inheritance?

• A) Most traits are influenced by the activity of many different genes.
• B) You inherit most of your traits from one parent, regardless of whether they are dominant or recessive.
• C) Dominance is an out-of-date concept that does not apply to any known human traits.
• D) A trait can be both dominant and recessive in certain circumstances.

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Definitions:

Competitive Labor Market

A market where there are many employers and job seekers, leading to wages being determined by supply and demand.

Average Expenditure

The total amount spent divided by the quantity bought, often used in consumer studies to analyze buying habits.

Monopsony Power

Buyer’s ability to affect the price of a good.

Marginal Expenditure

The additional cost incurred from purchasing one more unit of a good or service.