Most human genetic characters are
A)controlled by one gene.
B)not inherited according to Mendel's laws.
C)controlled by more than one gene.
D)not heritable.

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Most human genetic characters are controlled by more than one gene, a phenomenon known as polygenic inheritance. This means that traits such as height, skin color, and intelligence are influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors. Mendel's laws of inheritance mainly apply to single gene traits, also known as Mendelian traits. Therefore, option A and B are incorrect. Option D is also incorrect as most human genetic characters are heritable.

Most Human Genetic Characters Are