Question

The distribution of continuous traits can best be described as __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct answer: The distribution of continuous traits can best be described as polygenic.

Explanation:

A polygenic trait is defined as one whose phenotype is influenced by more than one gene. In the case that the features show a continuous distribution, such as the height or color of the skin, these are polygenic. The inheritance of polygenic traits does not show the phenotypic proportions characteristic of Mendelian inheritance, although each of the genes that contribute to the trait is inherited as described by Gregor Mendel. Many polygenic features are also influenced by the environment and are called multifactorial.