Which of the Following Is an Example of Polygenic Inheritance

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of polygenic inheritance?

• A)Pink flowers in snapdragons
• B)The ABO blood groups in humans
• C)Huntington's disease in humans
• D)White and purple flower color in peas
• E)Skin pigmentation in humans

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Definitions:

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person's everyday activities.

Tricyclic Antidepressant Drugs

A class of medications used to treat depression that work by blocking the absorption (reuptake) of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.