Quantitative traits are controlled by many different factors in the environment and in the genotype.This is the ___________ hypothesis.
A) Multiple Factor Hypothesis
B) Polygenic Factor Hypothesis
C) Pleiotropic Factor Hypothesis
D) Dominant Factor Hypothesis
E) Majority Factor Hypothesis

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The Multiple Factor Hypothesis suggests that quantitative traits are controlled by many genes (polygenes), each having a small effect, in combination with environmental factors. This hypothesis explains the continuous variation observed in traits like height, skin color, and yield in plants.

Quantitative Traits Are Controlled by Many Different Factors in the Environment