A Key Difference Between Single Gene Traits Such as Those

question 6

Multiple Choice

A key difference between single gene traits such as those Mendel studied and complex traits such as human height is that:

• A)complex traits are generally not significantly influenced by the environment, whereas single gene traits have a significant environmental component.
• B)single gene traits are generally not significantly influenced by the environment, whereas complex traits have a significant environmental component.
• C)complex traits show incomplete dominance, whereas single gene traits show complete dominance.
• D)single gene traits show both complete and incomplete dominance, whereas complex traits show only complete dominance.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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