You are analyzing genetic data to determine if a trait follows a polygenic inheritance pattern.

Question

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.

Answer 1

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.