Which of the following is most typical of a case of quantitative inheritance?

A) a ratio of 9:3:3:1
B) continuous variation in phenotypes
C) discontinuous variation in genotypes
D) lack of a clearly dominant phenotype
E) a trait with little to no genetic influence


B

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