| multifactorial inheritance |
traits that result from the interplay of environmental and genetic factors.
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| multifactorial inheritance |
Also called complex or polygenic inheritance. This type of inheritance is caused by a combination of environmental factors and mutations in multiple genes. For example, different genes that influence breast cancer susceptibility have been found on chromosomes 6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, and 22. Some common chronic diseases are multifactorial disorders. Examples include heart disease, high blood pressure, Alzheimer disease, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. ...
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| multifactorial inheritance |
The type of inheritance show by traits that are determined by a combination of multiple factors, such as genetic and environmental.
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