20. Quantitative Genetics
Traits and Variance
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Practice this topic
- 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?
- Multiple Choice
If a trait is controlled by 5 polygenes, how many phenotypic categories will be observed in the F2 generation?
- Multiple Choice
Polygenic inheritance is what type of inheritance?
- Open Question
Which of the following traits would you expect to be inherited as quantitative traits?
body weight in chickens - Open Question
Which of the following traits would you expect to be inherited as quantitative traits?
growth rate in sheep - Open Question
Which of the following traits would you expect to be inherited as quantitative traits?
milk production in cattle - Open Question
Which of the following traits would you expect to be inherited as quantitative traits?
fruit weight in tomatoes