pack 8- polygenic inheritance Flashcards
1
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variation
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differences that exist between individuals
2
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continuous variation
A
range of phenotypes
caused by genes at different loci and environment
eg- height and weight
3
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discontinuous variation
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phenotypes fall into discrete groups
caused by genes at one locus
eg- blod group and sex
4
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polygenic inheritance
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more than one gene for a single characteristic with each gene at a different locus.
5
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multifactoral
A
genetic and environmental factors are involved
6
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