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Explain the polygenic inheritance pattern with the help of a suitable example.
Explain the polygenic inheritance pattern with the help of a suitable example.
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In polygenic inheritance, alleles act like individual drops of paint: the more dominant alleles ($A, B, C$) you inherit, the more intense the phenotype becomes. This continuous blending creates a smooth gradient across populations rather than simple "either/or" categories.
Updated On: Aug 16, 2026
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