As the number of genes influencing a quantitative trait increases, the range of phenotypic variation is expected to increase

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: The range of phenotypic variation may have little to do with the number of genes, although the number of observable phenotypes is expected to increase.

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

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