Question

When the phenotypic expressions of a trait can be separated into a few discrete categories, that trait is said to: a) be a complex trait b) exhibit discontinuous variation c) exhibit continuous variation d) both a and b are true

Answer 1

Answer: Option (c) is correct.

Explanation:

When the phenotypic definition of a characteristic can be segregated from one particular category to several discrete categories, then such characteristics are believed to be exhibiting continuous variation. Examples of such characteristics which tend to exhibit continuous variation are heights, age etc.