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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: When many alleles of a single gene govern a character, it is called polygenic inheritance.
Statement II: In Polygenic inheritance, the effect of each allele is additive.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Updated On: May 1, 2026
  • Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true 

  • Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Polygenic inheritance involves numerous genes, distinct from multiple alleles of a single gene. In this type of inheritance, the impact of each allele accumulates, influencing the observable traits (phenotype). Consequently, Statement I is inaccurate, while Statement II is accurate.
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