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What is the term for inheritance when one phenotypic character is controlled by more than one gene?

  • Linked inheritance
  • Polygenic inheritance (correct)
  • Epigenetic inheritance
  • Monogenic inheritance
  • Who is known as the father of polygenic inheritance?

  • Devenport
  • Charles Darwin
  • Gregor Mendel
  • Kolerenter (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes the effect of dominant alleles in polygenic inheritance?

  • They determine phenotypes independently.
  • They abolish the effects of recessive alleles.
  • They have a cumulative or additive effect. (correct)
  • They are only expressed if all are present.
  • What is the phenotypic ratio for the inheritance of wheat kernel color?

    <p>1:4:6:4:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many genes are involved in controlling skin color, specifically the production of melanin pigment?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

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