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Alleles refer to different versions of the same gene. So a single gene can have multiple alleles. For example in fruit flies there is a single gene that controls eye color, and the eye color of the fly depends on the alleles they have for that gene (since they have two copies of every gene, being diploid).
A polygenic trait refers to any inheritable trait that is controlled by multiple genes, and each of these genes can have multiple alleles. For example, eye color in humans is a polygenic trait. There are at least three different genes, each with multiple alleles, that determine eye color in humans. Polygenic traits don't follow patterns of mendelian inheritance.
So in summation the difference is multiple alleles refers to different versions of one gene and polygenic traits refers to a single trait which is controlled by multiple genes (each with multiple alleles)
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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 multiple genes.
This information came from my Biology textbook, "Biology: Principles and Explorations" by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
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Is crossing over possible in multiple alleles?
Yes, crossing over can occur between multiple alleles located on the same chromosome. This can lead to the exchange of genetic material between different alleles during meiosis.
What is the difference between codominance and multiple alleles?
Codominance occurs when both alleles in a heterozygous individual are fully expressed, resulting in a phenotype that displays characteristics of both alleles, such as in blood type AB. Multiple alleles refer to the existence of more than two alternative forms of a gene within a population, allowing for a variety of genotypes and phenotypes, like the ABO blood group system where three alleles (A, B, O) determine blood type. While codominance describes the expression of alleles, multiple alleles describe the variety of alleles available for a trait.
What is a trait controlled by three or more alleles have?
multiple alleles
How do multiple alleles control the trait?
In the case of multiple alleles, one trait is governed by more than two alleles. One example is the human ABO blood group. There are three alleles, A, B, and O. A person can, however, only inherit two of the three alleles.
What is the difference between a gene allele Chromosome and trait?
Alleles are alternate versions of genes that code for certain phenotypes, or traits. The traits of an individual are a result of the interaction between their genotype (alleles) and the environment.
Is crossing over possible in multiple alleles?
Yes, crossing over can occur between multiple alleles located on the same chromosome. This can lead to the exchange of genetic material between different alleles during meiosis.
What is a trait controlled by three or more alleles have?
multiple alleles
A trait controlled by four alleles is said to have?
A trait controlled by four alleles is said to have multiple alleles.
How do you know that human height is not multiple alleles?
It is based on multiple alleles.
How are multiple alleles different from polygenic traits?
Multiple alleles are genes that have more than two alleles. An example of this would be blood types, with ABO as three separate alleles.Polygenic traits are traits whose phenotype rely on alleles from different genes. An example of this would be hair type, which relies on genes from different parts of chromosomes.The main difference is that multiple alleles are genes with 3 or more alleles; polygenic traits do not necessarily have more alleles, but they rely on on multiple genes.
What are the multiple forms of genes called?
Alleles are genes that exist in multiple forms.
What is the difference between a single gene and a polygenics trait?
A polygenic trait is a trait in which multiple sets of alleles are used to determine the trait, whereas in a single gene trait aka. a Mendelian trait, only one pair of alleles is used.
How do multiple alleles control the trait?
In the case of multiple alleles, one trait is governed by more than two alleles. One example is the human ABO blood group. There are three alleles, A, B, and O. A person can, however, only inherit two of the three alleles.
What is the difference between a gene allele Chromosome and trait?
Alleles are alternate versions of genes that code for certain phenotypes, or traits. The traits of an individual are a result of the interaction between their genotype (alleles) and the environment.
When more than two different alleles control a trait?
This phenomenon is known as multiple allelism, where there are more than two different variations of a gene (alleles) that can affect a single trait. In this case, individuals can inherit one of several possible alleles for the trait. Examples include the ABO blood group system in humans, where there are three alleles (IA, IB, i) that determine a person's blood type.
What is the difference between two alleles of the same gene?
The difference between two alleles of the same gene is that they are variations of the same gene that can result in different traits or characteristics. Alleles can be dominant or recessive, and individuals inherit one allele from each parent. These variations in alleles can lead to differences in physical traits or characteristics in an organism.
Difference between a gene and an allele?
The alleles are the different forms of the gene. This is simplified, but an example might be, if the gene is "eye color," the alleles would be "green, blue, brown, etc." The variations in the gene are the alleles.
