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 of two phenotypes.
All of the offspring fall into only one of two phenotypes.

All of the offspring fall into only one phenotype.

Answer 1

The offspring fall into a continuous spectrum of phenotypes.

(Polygenic traits result from many genes with additive effects, producing continuous variation, e.g., height or skin color.)