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Polygenic inheritance is when a single trait is controlled by 2 or more sets of alleles.

A polygenic trait is one whose phenotype is influenced by more than one gene.

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What is it when interacting genes results in the equal phenotype expression of all genes?

Polygenes .


What is the variation in human skin color an example of?

This is a typical kind of continuous variation which is controlled by polygenes.


How do you calculate probable number of genes involved in polygenes?

The probable number of genes involved in polygenes can be calculated using statistical methods such as quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping or genome-wide association studies (GWAS). These methods analyze the genetic variations and their effects on a particular trait to estimate the number of genes contributing to its polygenic nature. The specific number of genes involved can vary depending on the complexity of the trait and the techniques used for analysis.


Is it likely that the length of a persons little finger is determined by polygenes?

Yes, the length of a person's little finger (like many other traits) is likely determined by multiple genes, which is referred to as polygenic inheritance. This means that variations in the length of the little finger can be influenced by the combination of alleles from multiple genes.


What is a polygene?

A polygene is a group of multiple genes that work together to influence a particular trait or characteristic in an organism. These genes may have additive effects, meaning the more present, the stronger the trait. Polygenes are often involved in complex traits like height or skin color.


What are some nine letter words with 4th letter Y and 5th letter G and 7th letter N and 8th letter E?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern ---YG-NE-. That is, nine letter words with 4th letter Y and 5th letter G and 7th letter N and 8th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: polygenes


What is one difference between a single gene trait and a polygenic trait?

Multiple alleles are "the existence of more than two alleles (versions of the gene) for a genetic traits. Polygenic traits are "[characteristics of organisms that are] influenced by several genes." So multiple alleles are more than two alleles for one trait, and polygenic traits are one trait that is influenced by mulitple genes. This information came from my biology textbook, "Biology: Principles and Explorations" by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.


What does it mean when hair color is polygenic?

Polygenic traits, like hair color, are influenced by multiple genes working together to produce a range of variations. This means that there is no single gene that determines hair color, but rather a combination of genetic factors that contribute to the final outcome. Different combinations of these genes can result in a wide spectrum of hair colors.


What are some nine letter words with 1st letter P and 4th letter Y and 6th letter E and 8th letter E?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern P--Y-E-E-. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter P and 4th letter Y and 6th letter E and 8th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: polygenes polysemes


What are some nine letter words with 4th letter Y and 7th letter N and 8th letter E?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 11 words with the pattern ---Y--NE-. That is, nine letter words with 4th letter Y and 7th letter N and 8th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: aglycones barytones bodylines butylenes ecdysones ethylenes hexylenes lazybones maryjanes polygenes terylenes


What are some nine letter words with 1st letter P and 3rd letter L and 5th letter G and 9th letter S?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern P-L-G---S. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter P and 3rd letter L and 5th letter G and 9th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: pelagians phlegmons polygalas polygenes polyglots


What are some nine letter words with 1st letter P and 3rd letter L and 7th letter N?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 17 words with the pattern P-L---N--. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter P and 3rd letter L and 7th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are: palaminos palatines palominos paludinal pelerines pillioned pilotings policings pollyanna polyconic polygenes polygenic polygonal polygonum polytonal polyvinyl polyzonal