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The height of a plant is controlled by three genes. The Maximum height in the species is 24 inches while the minimum height in the species is 6 inches. What would be the height of a plant of the same species whose genotype is AaBBcc?
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15 inches
Polygenic inheritance is defined as characters which are determined by two or more gene pairs, and they have additive or cumulative effect. Such genes are called polygenes.
In such inheritance, each polygene contribution = (Maximum height - Minimum height)/No. of polygene inches. Thus, 3inches height is contributed by each dominant allele of the polygene.
Contribution of dominant polygene in plant having genotype
Total height of plant with genotype AaBBCc = Minimum height + Contribution of dominant allele
In such inheritance, each polygene contribution = (Maximum height - Minimum height)/No. of polygene inches. Thus, 3inches height is contributed by each dominant allele of the polygene.
Contribution of dominant polygene in plant having genotype
Total height of plant with genotype AaBBCc = Minimum height + Contribution of dominant allele
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