Activity level follows a polygenic pattern of inheritance. This means that
A)activity level is a recessive trait.
B)a single gene determines activity level.
C)there is no evidence of a genetic influence on activity level.
D)activity level is determined by the combination of many genes.

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Polygenic inheritance means that a trait is determined by the combination of many genes, which is the case for activity level. It is not a recessive trait that requires only one specific gene, and there is evidence that genetics influences activity level.

Activity Level Follows a Polygenic Pattern of Inheritance