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Identify the incorrect statement w.r.t. polygenic inheritance.
a
Traits generally controlled by three or more genes and are thus called as polygenic traits.
b
Besides the involvement of multiple genes polygenic inheritance also takes into account the influence of environment.
c
Phenylketonuria is an example of polygenic trait.
d
In a polygenic trait the phenotype reflects the contribution of each allele, i.e., the effect of each allele is additive.
detailed solution
Correct option is C
Skin colour of Human is a classic example of polygenic inheritance. Phenylketonuria is a good example of pleiotropy.Talk to our academic expert!
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