Multifactorial Disorders Quiz

A trait resulting from a single gene with two alleles

A trait resulting solely from the additive effects of two or more genes

A trait resulting solely from environmental factors

A trait resulting from the combined effect of environmental factors and the additive effects of two or more genes (correct)

The frequency of each allele is 1.00, ensuring complete dominance

Mating is non-random and there is complete dominance, leading to distinct phenotypes

The character has a mean value of 50 units, reflecting a balanced genetic contribution

Mating is random and there is no dominance, allowing for the existence of intermediate forms (correct)

Attached earlobes

Blood pressure (correct)

Huntington's disease

Eye color

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