Unlike Mendelian inheritance, complex inheritance ________.
A) primarily helps to explain why birth defects occur
B) describes the effects of individual elements of inheritance
C) considers the joint combinations of genes working together
D) is unrelated to your genotype

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Complex inheritance considers the joint combinations of genes working together, whereas Mendelian inheritance describes the effects of individual elements of inheritance. Complex inheritance may also help explain why birth defects occur. It is related to genotype, unlike option D which suggests it is unrelated.

Unlike Mendelian Inheritance, Complex Inheritance ________