Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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Author: Michael D. Johnson
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Traits that are governed by the interaction of different alleles and genes, those traits are termed as polygenic. In this case, there is no concept of complete dominance. All the genes contribute equally to a trait.

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