Question

What does it mean for a trait to be Mendelian?(1 point)
Responses

The trait can be placed in a punnett square
The trait can be placed in a punnett square

The trait is affected by only one gene
The trait is affected by only one gene

The trait has only 2 alleles, but can have any number of phenotypes
The trait has only 2 alleles, but can have any number of phenotypes

The trait has only 2 possible alleles. One is dominant, the other is recessive.

Answer 1

A trait is considered Mendelian if it follows the principles laid out by Gregor Mendel in his studies of inheritance, which typically means it is affected by only one gene. Therefore, the correct response is:

**The trait is affected by only one gene**.