The Distinction Between Multifactorial and Polygenic Traits Is That

question 23

Multiple Choice

The distinction between multifactorial and polygenic traits is that

• A)polygenic traits are caused by more than one gene,and multifactorial traits are caused by one or more genes as well as environmental influences.
• B)multifactorial traits are not genetic,and polygenic traits are genetic.
• C)the genetic component can be determined for polygenic traits but not for multifactorial traits.
• D)polygenic traits are caused by more than one gene,and multifactorial traits are caused by only one gene.

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