Weight, because it can vary among individuals over a range of values, is an example of a

A) recessive trait.
B) dominant trait.
C) quantitative trait.
D) polyphenic trait.

Quantitative Trait

Characteristics or phenotypes that vary in degree and can be attributed to polygenic effects, such as height or skin color.

Recessive Trait

A genetic trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present, one from each parent.