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Hungry!

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on: Jun 19, 2013
Which of the following is an example of polygenic inheritance?
A) pink flowers in snapdragons
B) the ABO blood group in humans
C) Huntington's disease in humans
D) white and purple flower color in peas
E) skin pigmentation in humans


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2013
Hi there,

The answer should be E.

Good luck on your AP biology! :D


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Reply #2 on: Jun 21, 2013
THANKS :)


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