Which of the following is used to define a phenotypic characteristic resulting from the expression of two or more genes?

A. linked genes
B. incomplete dominance
C. pleiotropy
D. polygenic inheritance


D. polygenic inheritance

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To help in your explanation, predict what would happen to an individual pathogen that secreted a toxin inside a human. What will be an ideal response?

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In actively dividing cancer cells, ________ often results, as three or more poles may be present during mitosis.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Chemosynthetic organisms use the energy from ____ to produce organic molecules

a. the sun b. chemical reactions c. the water d. other organisms. e. glucose

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The water and minerals absorbed by the roots

usually first enter the

a. xylem. b. pith. c. cortex. d. root hairs. e. endodermis

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