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Study the following and choose the correct statements.

• Cumulative effect of two or more genes on a single phenotypic trait is known as polygenic inheritance.
• Karyotype of Turner syndrome is AA+XXY.
• The longest gene codes for the muscle protein dystrophin.
• Highest number of genes are located in 21st chromosome.

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Remember: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} &\text{Polygenic inheritance} &&\rightarrow \text{Many genes control one trait} &\text{Turner syndrome} &&\rightarrow 45,X &\text{Longest human gene} &&\rightarrow \text{Dystrophin} &\text{Chromosome 21} &&\rightarrow \text{Fewest genes} \end{aligned} } \]
Updated On: Jul 16, 2026
  • I, II
  • III, IV
  • I, III
  • II, IV
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The Correct Option is C

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