Define/Explain: Polygenic Inheritance.

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(N/A) Polygenic inheritance was described by Francis Galton. In this type of inheritance,a single phenotypic trait is controlled by three or more genes (multiple genes). These traits are known as polygenic traits. Examples include human skin color,height,and intelligence.

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