Which Statement About Traits That Involve Polygenic Inheritance Is True

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement about traits that involve polygenic inheritance is true?

• A) These traits are passed down from either the mother or the father directly to the offspring.
• B) These traits are expressed only if an individual has a dominant gene.
• C) Offspring have a one-in-four chance of possessing a trait if the parents possess it.
• D) None of these statements is true.

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Definitions:

Urea

A waste product formed in the liver from the breakdown of proteins and excreted in the urine, used as a measure of kidney function.

Filtrate

The liquid that has passed through a filter, separating it from the suspended solids during the process of filtration.

Loop Of Nephron

A U-shaped structure in the nephron of the kidney that plays a critical role in concentrating urine and recovering water and salt from the filtrate.

Viscous

A physical property describing a fluid that is thick and sticky, offering resistance to flow, such as honey or glycerin.