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What is the term for inheritance when one phenotypic character is controlled by more than one gene?
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?
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?
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?
What is the phenotypic ratio for the inheritance of wheat kernel color?
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How many genes are involved in controlling skin color, specifically the production of melanin pigment?
How many genes are involved in controlling skin color, specifically the production of melanin pigment?
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