Question

The number of phenotypes produced for a given trait depends on ___________________

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer for the blank is- 1. The number of genes that control the trait.

Phenotype represents the morphological form or physical characteristic of an individual. It is depicted by the genes ( segment of DNA corresponding to particular proteins, which is responsible for the trait of an individual).

This means that the number of phenotypes produced for a given trait depends upon the the number of genes that control the trait.

For exampe- Polygenic traits are controlled by more than one gene and they produce multiple phenotypes.

These traits depict wide range of variation in them ( such as human traits like height, color of skin).

Answer 2

The number of phenotypes produced for a given trait depends on the number of genes that control that trait. so the answer is 1