Non-Mendelian Genetics - 4 Flashcards

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Polygenetic

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traits that are determined by multiple genes and produce a range of phenotypes on a bell-shaped continuum
EX: skin color & height in humans

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Multiple alleles

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more than just 2 alleles for a single gene.
EX: bunny fur

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co-dominant

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both alleles expressed equal
50/50, not chance
EX: roan & blood types

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incomplete

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neither dom nor recessive heterozygous phenotype is different as in-beteween or blended trait.
EX: pink

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