Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 14 - Mendel and the Gene - Review - Page 313: 6

Answer

D

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Polygenic inheritance occurs when one trait is controlled by multiple genes. This can be affected by environmental factors in a phenomenon called multifactorial inheritance. The extent of the characteristic that is effected by these forms of inheritance must be measured quantitatively.
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