Davenport and Davenport Estimated That Two Genes Control Skin Color

question 39

Essay

Davenport and Davenport estimated that two genes control skin color in humans, while, according to others, as many as four different genes are involved. Why has there been so much difficulty in determining the number of genes controlling this trait?

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