20. Quantitative Genetics
Traits and Variance
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- Multiple Choice
A trait controlled through polygenic inheritance was observed in a series of experiments. A brown eyed rabbit was mated with a blue eyed rabbit. 130 F2 offspring were produced. 2 offspring had brown eyes and 2 offspring had blue eyes. How many polygenes control eye color in rabbits?
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If a trait is controlled by 5 polygenes, how many phenotypic categories will be observed in the F2 generation?
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Polygenic inheritance is what type of inheritance?
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Which of the following traits would you expect to be inherited as quantitative traits?
Body weight in chickens
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Which of the following traits would you expect to be inherited as quantitative traits?
Growth rate in sheep
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Which of the following traits would you expect to be inherited as quantitative traits?
Milk production in cattle
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Which of the following traits would you expect to be inherited as quantitative traits?
Fruit weight in tomatoes
325views - Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of a genetic trait?2views