1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
erica [24]
2 years ago
9

Human height is a trait with a very broad range of phenotypes. which patter of inheritance could account for human height? Expla

in your answer.
Biology
1 answer:
4vir4ik [10]2 years ago
5 0



Becuase there is a broad range of phenotypes for human height, the trait is an example of a polygenetic (poly = many, genetic = of genes) trait.

Due to the vast variations of human height, the trait is clearly not purely dominant or recessive. A dominant trait is due to a dominant allele (variation of a gene) which completely masks a recessive allele. If only dominant and recessive height phenotypes existed, there would only be two heights observed in humans!

Since there is such a vast variation amongst human heights, the trait is an example of a polygenetic trait. Polygenetic traits are traits that are influenced by more than one gene at multiple loci (locations) on one or more chromosomes. This results in a continuous distribution of traits within a species. Other examples of polygenetic traits include skin color, hair color, and weight.
You might be interested in
1. Would the pollution problems caused by cars and trucks be completely solved if they all became electrically powered overnight
givi [52]

Answer:

1.This doesn't help COMPLETELY get rid of pollution. It might help lessen the pollution, but it definitely won't solve it, because there are also other things that cause pollution.

2.The main problem with solar power that has stifled its use is the fact that energy production only takes place when the sun is shining. And it won't be beneficial to the countries that aren't really close to the equator ( the middle east) and that might be a problem cause there just might not be enough energy/electricity.

6 0
2 years ago
Food that has been through the digestive process is called
lozanna [386]
Food that has been subjected to the salivia and the many digestive juices of the GI tract is called Bolus.
7 0
2 years ago
Echinoderms, like sea stars, have nervous system
Y_Kistochka [10]
The answer is a simple radial nervous system.

Echinoderms do not have brains. Around their mouth, they have central rings from which nerves radially run into arms and along the body. Movement is controlled by the branches of those radial nerves.
7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Think about a bush in your back yard. Is it alive according to the characteristics of life? Why or why not?
Katen [24]
Because the roots are still connected to the grow
3 0
2 years ago
Does chicken has more protein carrots?
mezya [45]
YES , chicken has more protein carrots
7 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • The ability of the brain to adapt during childhood is referred to as:
    5·1 answer
  • Give an example of seedless vascular plants
    6·1 answer
  • What is the term for small packets of energy emitted from an object?
    13·1 answer
  • Why has mitochondrial dna became so important?
    6·1 answer
  • The organelles that produce proteins used within the cell are the _____.
    6·2 answers
  • Choose all the answers that apply. The cell membrane _____.
    10·1 answer
  • What type of carbohydrates does Class Trix cereal contain?
    14·1 answer
  • A human blood cell is placed in fresh water. As a result, water moves _____ the cell
    9·2 answers
  • Which of these choices is the cytoskeleton's main structure? It provides support, structure, and
    12·1 answer
  • What is site of gaseous exchange in an insect​
    7·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!