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When multiple genes affect a single phenotypic trait.Group of answer choicespolygenicepistasiscodominancepleiotropyincomplete dominancemultifactorialNext

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When multiple genes affect a single phenotypic trait.Group of answer choicespolygenicepistasiscodominancepleiotropyincomplete dominancemultifactorialNext

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The term for when multiple genes affect a single phenotypic trait is "polygenic".

Here's a step-by-step explanation:

  1. A "phenotypic trait" is a noticeable feature or characteristic in an organism, like eye color or height.

  2. Sometimes, these traits aren't determined by just one gene, but by many.

  3. When multiple genes are involved in shaping a single trait, we say that trait is "polygenic".

  4. An example of a polygenic trait is human skin color. It's determined by at least three genes and

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