When Several Genes Contribute to a Particular Phenotypic Outcome, This

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Multiple Choice

When several genes contribute to a particular phenotypic outcome, this is referred to as

• A) Mendelian inheritance.
• B) a heterozygous inheritance.
• C) multifactorial expression.
• D) polygenic inheritance.

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Definitions:

Organic Product

A compound resulting from an organic reaction, often specifying a natural or environmentally friendly substance.

Synthesis

The process of combining components or elements to form a coherent entity, often referring to chemical synthesis.

Reactants

Substances initially present in a chemical reaction that are consumed to form products during the reaction.

Ethyl Magnesium Chloride

A Grignard reagent represented as CH3CH2MgCl, utilized in organic synthesis to form carbon-carbon bonds.