Which of the Following Is a Form of Polygenic Inheritance

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a form of polygenic inheritance in which the effect of an allele on a trait masks the effect of a different gene?  

• A) Pleiotropic
• B) Epistasis
• C) Codominance
• D) Incomplete dominance
• E) Continuous variation

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Definitions:

Cognitive Impairment

A range of mental disorders or conditions that affect cognitive functions such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity to hold a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period.

Priority Assessment

The process of determining the importance of patient's problems or needs to establish a sequence for nursing or medical interventions.

Dehydration

Excessive loss of water from the body tissues accompanied by a disturbance of body electrolytes.