The Distinction Between Multifactorial and Polygenic Traits Is That

question 19

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.
• 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.
• E) the phenotype of a multifactorial trait cannot change, and that of a polygenic trait can.

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