Characters that have a continuous distribution, such as height, weight, and skin color, are called ____, and the individual genes that control them are known as ____.
A) quantitative phenotypes; quantitative trait markers
B) quantitative genotypes; quantitative trait loci
C) quantitative traits; quantitative trait markers
D) quantitative traits; quantitative trait loci
E) quantitative markers; quantitative trait markers

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Quantitative traits refer to characteristics that vary in degree and can be measured, such as height, weight, and skin color. These traits are controlled by multiple genes, which are referred to as quantitative trait loci (QTLs).

Characters That Have a Continuous Distribution, Such as Height, Weight