The pattern of genetic transmission typical of a multifactorial trait is
A) discontinuous distributions such as 3:1.
B) that of Mendelian inheritance.
C) continuous variation of phenotypic expression.
D) a 9:3:3:1 ratio.
E) a 1:1 ratio.

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Multifactorial traits are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, resulting in a continuous range of phenotypic expression rather than distinct categories seen in Mendelian inheritance or discontinuous distributions. Therefore, the pattern of genetic transmission for such traits follows a pattern of continuous variation of phenotypic expression.

The Pattern of Genetic Transmission Typical of a Multifactorial Trait