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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question

Question

Which branch of genetics focuses on the inheritance of traits influenced by multiple polygenic loci and measurable on a continuous scale?
Options
A Molecular genetics
B Quantitative genetics
Correct Answer
C Transmission cytogenetics
D Microbial genomics
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Quantitative genetics is the post-Mendelian branch dealing with multifactorial, polygenic traits exhibiting continuous variation.

Hint

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