AIPMT PRELIMS2006Botany-Genetics
AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Botany Polygenic Inheritance MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which one of the following is an example of polygenic inheritance?
A
Flower colour in Mirabilis jalapa
B
Production of male honey bee
C
Pod shape in garden pea
D
Skin colour in humans
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Polygenic inheritance involves multiple genes contributing to a single trait, such as skin color in humans.
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