Multifactorial traits include
A) only single gene traits.
B) only polygenic traits.
C) neither single gene nor polygenic traits.
D) both single gene and polygenic traits.
E) only traits that have no genetic cause.

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Multifactorial traits are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. They can involve multiple genes (polygenic) as well as environmental factors, making it a complex trait. Examples of multifactorial traits include height, intelligence, and susceptibility to certain diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Multifactorial Traits Include