Asked by Ankit Kumar on Sep 28, 2024

Skin colour is determined by three to five gene pairs.Based on this information,what type of trait is skin colour

A)  monogenic 
B)  polygenic 
C)  homozygous 
D)  heterozygous

Polygenic

Referring to a trait that is influenced by multiple genes, often resulting in a continuous range of possible phenotypes.

Skin Colour

Skin colour refers to the pigmentation of an individual's skin which is primarily determined by genetic inheritance and exposure to sunlight.

  • Acquire knowledge on the core principles of heredity and the biological foundations of individual distinctions, incorporating the idea of polygenic inheritance.