Practice Polygenic Inheritance (4.4) - Principles of Inheritance and Variation
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Polygenic Inheritance

Practice - Polygenic Inheritance

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Question 1 Easy

What are polygenic traits?

💡 Hint: Look for traits with a range of expressions.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a polygenic trait.

💡 Hint: Consider traits that can vary widely among individuals.

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Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a polygenic trait?

A) Eye Color
B) Blood Type
C) Height
D) Widow's Peak

💡 Hint: Think about traits that show a range of expression.

Question 2

True or False: Continuous variation in traits means they can exhibit only two distinct forms.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember traits like height can vary greatly.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a genetic scenario where two parents with varying heights have children. Discuss how polygenic inheritance would affect the children's heights.

💡 Hint: Consider how many different height-related alleles the parents might contribute.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a Punnett square for the inheritance of skin color considering three polygenic traits. Assume genes A, B, and C all contribute equally.

💡 Hint: Think about combinations where two parents with intermediate skin colors contribute.

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