Question

Give an example of a polygenic trait in humans. [Delhi 2016C]

Answer 1

Answer:

Hey mate here your answer

Explanation:

• A polygenic trait is one whose phenotype is influenced by more than one gene. .
• in this various combinations of allele and falling within the middle renge of the curve for a particular traits
• example ......

1. skin colour
2. hair colour
3. body shape
4. eye colour
5. etc......

thanks.....

Answer 2

Answer:

skin colour or height in human.

Explanation:

A polygenic trait is one, the expression of which is influenced by two or more than two genes. e.g., human height or skin colour. The height trait is controlled by at least three genes which have an additive effect. The more are the dominant alleles the more pronounced is the phenotypic expression.