Question

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

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

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

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 can be placed in a punnett square

Answer 1

The trait is affected by only one gene.

Explanation: Mendelian traits follow single-gene inheritance (often simple dominant/recessive), which is why they fit Mendel's laws.