Question
You are analyzing genetic data to determine if a trait follows a polygenic inheritance pattern.
Identify the type of data you would expect from this inheritance pattern.
(1 point)
Responses
The offspring fall into a continuous spectrum of phenotypes.
The offspring fall into a continuous spectrum of phenotypes.
All of the offspring fall into only one of three phenotypes.
All of the offspring fall into only one of three phenotypes.
All of the offspring fall into only one phenotype.
All of the offspring fall into only one phenotype.
All of the offspring fall into only one of two phenotypes.
Identify the type of data you would expect from this inheritance pattern.
(1 point)
Responses
The offspring fall into a continuous spectrum of phenotypes.
The offspring fall into a continuous spectrum of phenotypes.
All of the offspring fall into only one of three phenotypes.
All of the offspring fall into only one of three phenotypes.
All of the offspring fall into only one phenotype.
All of the offspring fall into only one phenotype.
All of the offspring fall into only one of two phenotypes.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**The offspring fall into a continuous spectrum of phenotypes.**
This is characteristic of polygenic inheritance, where multiple genes contribute to the overall phenotype, resulting in a range of expressions rather than discrete categories.
**The offspring fall into a continuous spectrum of phenotypes.**
This is characteristic of polygenic inheritance, where multiple genes contribute to the overall phenotype, resulting in a range of expressions rather than discrete categories.