One's skin color is controlled by the expression of many genes working together in combination. Thus, skin color is a __________ characteristic.
A)dominant
B)recessive
C)polygenic
D)sex-linked

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Skin color is a polygenic characteristic because it is determined by the interaction of multiple genes, rather than a single gene or a simple dominant/recessive inheritance pattern.

One's Skin Color Is Controlled by the Expression of Many