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How many genes are responsible for skin colour in humans? What special phenomenon of inheritance is depicted by these two traits respectively?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Skin Color as a Trait**: - Skin color in humans is not determined by a single gene but rather by multiple genes. This means that it is a polygenic trait. 2. **Identifying the Number of Genes**: - According to research by the International Federation of Pigment Cell Society, there are a total of **378 genetic loci** involved in the determination of skin color in humans. ...
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