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Which statement concerning polygenic traits is FALSE?
 
  a. They are governed by more than one genetic locus.
  b. Their expression is often influenced by genetic/environmental interactions.
  c. They account for most observable phenotypic variation in humans.
  d. They are not affected by environmental factors.
  e. They are continuous.

Question 2

Sex-linked traits
 
  a. have their loci on all chromosomes.
  b. are expressed more often in females than in males.
  c. are expressed in females in the same fashion as autosomal traits.
  d. are carried mainly on the Y chromosome.
  e. includes albinism.


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xthemafja

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


joe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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