When Phenotypes Are Caused by the Combined Effect of Many

question 61

Multiple Choice

When phenotypes are caused by the combined effect of many separate genes,the pattern of inheritance is referred to as

• A)polygenic inheritance.
• B)dominant-recessive.
• C)incomplete dominance.
• D)sex-linked inheritance.

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Definitions:

Unforeseeably Difficult

Situations or tasks that could not have been predicted to be as challenging or complex as they are found to be.

Illusory Promise

A statement or agreement that appears to be a promise but is so vague, non-committal, or lacks definite terms that it cannot be legally enforced.

Enforceable

Capable of being imposed by law or force; refers to contracts, obligations, or rules that can be legally upheld.

Illusory Promise

A promise that is vague or made in such a way that it does not actually commit the promisor to any course of action.