In simple inheritance,
A) phenotypic characteristics are determined by a single pair of alleles.
B) phenotypic characteristics are determined by multiple alleles.
C) phenotypic characteristics are determined by the action of two genes.
D) phenotypic characteristics are controlled by regulator genes on a chromosome other than the one that has the structural genes.
E) phenotypic characteristics are determined by the genes on the Y chromosome.

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Simple inheritance refers to the inheritance of traits that are controlled by a single pair of alleles, such as Mendelian traits. These alleles are located on homologous chromosomes and may be dominant or recessive. Phenotypic characteristics are determined by the expression of these alleles.

In Simple Inheritance