Book 9.1

Question 1

Traits that are influenced by more than one gene are called _____ _____.

Answer 1

Polygenic traits

Question 2

Eye color in human is an example of a ________ trait.

Answer 2

Polygenic

Question 3

Traits that involve the actions of many genes that also interact with the environment are called _________ traits.

Answer 3

quantitative

Question 4

Height is an example of a _____ trait.

Answer 4

quantitive

Question 5

A trait that varies continuously, rather than having a distinct “on or off” character, is called a ______ trait.

Answer 5

quantitative

Question 6

Traits affected by more than one gene are referred to as _________.

Answer 6

polygenic