Question

multiple choice question
which is a characteristic that results from the interaction of multiple gene pairs?
karyotype
sex-linked trait
polygenic trait
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Explanation:

• A karyotype is a visual map of an organism's chromosomes, not related to multiple gene pair interactions.
• A sex-linked trait is controlled by genes on sex chromosomes, typically single or few gene pairs.
• A polygenic trait is explicitly defined as a characteristic influenced by the combined effect of multiple different gene pairs.

Answer:

C. Polygenic trait