Skin color is coded for by several different genes which results in a range of skin colors from very dark to very light. This is an example of
A) a multifactorial trait.
B) polygenic inheritance.
C) pleiotropy.
D) codominance.
E) incomplete dominance.

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Polygenic inheritance refers to the phenomenon where a single trait is controlled by two or more genes, leading to a continuous variation in phenotypes, such as the range of skin colors observed in humans.

Skin Color Is Coded for by Several Different Genes Which