Height Is an Example a Character That Displays Continuous Variation

question 22

Multiple Choice

Height is an example a character that displays continuous variation in humans.What is the reason for the range of heights in humans?

• A)There is incomplete dominance of the tall allele over the short allele.
• B)There are multiple alleles for the height gene.
• C)Most traits such as height are governed by the interaction of many genes.
• D)There is only one gene for height in humans, but the environment can influence the expression of the gene.

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