x-linked, autosomal and polygenic genetics Flashcards
1
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what are multiple allels
A
when there are more than 2 allels for any particular characteristic
2
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example of multiple allele inheritance
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human blood types which are controlled by 3 different alleles for recognition proteins in the external surface of the cell
3
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what is polygenic inheritance
A
is inheritance controlled by many alleles to expresses multiple genes and traits
4
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list examples of polygenic inheritance
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height in humans, skin colour, eye colour