Almost every trait is _____, which means that it is affected by many genes.
A) polygenic
B) nonadditive
C) X-linked
D) monozygotic

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Polygenic traits are controlled by multiple genes, meaning that they are affected by many different genetic variations, as well as environmental factors. This is in contrast to traits that are controlled by a single gene, which are referred to as Mendelian traits. Nonadditive, X-linked, and monozygotic do not accurately describe the concept of polygenic inheritance.

Almost Every Trait Is _____, Which Means That It Is