A Species of Lotus Produces a Nearly Continuous Spectrum of Flower

question 20

Essay

A species of lotus produces a nearly continuous spectrum of flower colors, ranging from white to deep red. The color of the flower is determined by 10 loci, each with two codominant alleles. What concept does this example illustrate?

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Definitions:

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