| polygenic inheritance |
A trait is caused by two or more genes working together. In Aussies, the natural bobtail is polygenic. There are probably several muliple genes involved in determining exact iris color. The inheritance of a trait dependent on multiple genes is harder to predict than one based on a simple dominant/recessive relationship of alleles of the same gene.
Ãâó: www.ashgi.org/color/genetic_terms.htm
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| polygenic |
Phenotypic trait whose expression is controlled by, or associated with, more than one gene.
Ãâó: www.abtc.org/health_ed/glossary.htm
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| polygenic |
several genes. 'Polygenic' conditions are caused by a number of genes.
Ãâó: www.diabetes.org.uk/research/feature/gloss.htm
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