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AP Biology Flashcards: Non Mendelian Genetics

Study Non Mendelian Genetics in AP Biology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

How does a polygenic inheritance pattern differ from Mendelian?

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Polygenic involves multiple genes contributing to one trait. Creates continuous variation instead of discrete phenotypic classes.

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In a fish species, scale color shows codominance. Allele G produces green scales and allele S produces silver scales. Heterozygotes (GS) have both green and silver scales visible. Two heterozygous fish are crossed (GS × GS). Which outcome best predicts the phenotypes among their offspring?
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