In Polygenic Inheritance

question 31

Multiple Choice

In polygenic inheritance,

• A) all individuals in the population are initially heterozygous for a particular trait.
• B) the environment has no influence in phenotype expression.
• C) the genotype makeup of individuals in a population is the only factor influencing phenotypes.
• D) multiple alleles and genes contribute to a phenotype.
• E) all traits are expressed as incomplete dominance.

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Definitions:

Cultural Characteristic

Traits or features that define a group of people based on shared traditions, languages, art, and social behaviors.

Cultural Characteristic

An attribute or feature that is common to a particular culture or society, shaping its identity and practices.

Face

The front part of a person's head, from the forehead to the chin, or a person's countenance or expression as indicative of their feelings or character.

Bilingual Individuals

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