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Deast7027

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The sum total of all the genes a person inherits is called the person's ______; the person's actual appearance and behavior is called the person's ______.
 
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A characteristic that is determined by many genes is called ______; one that is the result of the interaction of many genetic and environmental factors is called ______.
 
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Answer to Question 1

genotype; phenotype

Answer to Question 2

polygenic; multifactorial



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