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In a polygenic trait, what is the effect of each allele?
BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationNEET
Options:
  • A The effect of each allele is independent of the others.
  • B The effect of each allele is multiplicative.
  • C The effect of each allele is additive.
  • D The effect of each allele is not relevant to the trait.
Solution:
2570 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: The effect of each allele is additive.
In a polygenic trait, the effect of each allele is additive.

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