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What Is a Polymorphic Trait? Provide Two Examples of Polymorphic

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What is a polymorphic trait? Provide two examples of polymorphic traits in modern humans,and give one example of a nonpolymorphic trait.


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Insulin Levels

The level of insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas to control blood sugar levels, present in the blood.

Leptin

An agent released by fat tissues tasked with maintaining energy stability by reducing the sensation of appetite.

Body Fat

The portion of the human or animal body composed of fat tissues, serving as energy storage and insulation.

Puberty

The phase of life in which a child develops into an adult, marked by physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that prepare the body for reproduction.

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