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In polygenic inheritance

A

many genes govern a single character

B

heterozygous organisms express only one allele itself

C

heterozygous organisms express both alleles

D

a single gene influences many characters

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  • Which of the following statements is / are correct for a polygenic inheritance ? 1. They show uniformity. 2. Controlled by three or more genes. 3. It is not influenced by the environment . In polygenic inheritance, phenotype reflects the contribution of recessive allele only .

    A
    1 and 2
    B
    2 , 3 and 4
    C
    1, 3 and 4
    D
    only 2

  • A polygenic inheritance in human beings is

    A
    skin colour
    B
    sickle cell anaemia
    C
    colour blindness
    D
    phenylketonuria

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    A
    skin colour
    B
    phenylketonuria
    C
    colour blindness
    D
    sickle-cell anaemia

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