When many genes are involved in coding for one trait, it is referred to as polygenic inheritance. In this type of inheritance, multiple alleles contribute to the phenotype, resulting in a continuous range of traits, such as height or skin color. Each gene may have a small additive effect on the trait, leading to the observed variation in the population.
epistasis
This condition is known as polygenic inheritance. It involves multiple genes contributing to a trait, and the expression of these genes can be influenced by environmental factors. The combination of genetic and environmental influences leads to a wide range of variation in the trait.
A genetic trait.
It depends on the trait. Some traits exhibit simple Mendelian heredity, being governed by only one gene. However, many traits are governed by more than one gene, which is called polygenic inheritance.
The least number is 2, however this is very rare. Most traits require many genes to produce a trait.
Multifactorial trait
An inherited trait is typically determined by multiple genes working together. The exact number of genes involved can vary depending on the trait. In many cases, dozens to hundreds of genes may contribute to a single inherited trait.
epistasis
There are approximately 20,000 to 25,000 protein-coding genes in the human genome.
At least _____ genes must interact to produce a trait.
This condition is known as polygenic inheritance. It involves multiple genes contributing to a trait, and the expression of these genes can be influenced by environmental factors. The combination of genetic and environmental influences leads to a wide range of variation in the trait.
A genetic trait.
There are approximately 20,000 to 25,000 protein-coding genes in the human genome.
a trait controlled by many genes
Trait that is controlled by many genes and is also influenced by the environment.
Variations
Phenotypes