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Define polygenetic inheritance, and give one example of it.
 
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Those scientists who focus on the variation in the fossil record, interpreting minor differences as evidence of distinct biological species, are known as:
 
  a. lumpers.
  b. casters.
  c. splitters.
  d. separators.
  e. divergences.



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Answer to Question 1

This is when there are multiple genes that control a physical trait, such as body build, skin color, or susceptibility to disease.

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Reply 2 on: Aug 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Gracias!

 

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