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  • 22-10-2017
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What is the difference between a single gene trait and a complex (polygenic) trait?

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  • 23-10-2017
Single gene traits: controlled by a single gene that has two alleles (ex: widow's peak) – only two phenotypes are possible – widow's peak or no widow's peak.Polygenic traits: controlled by two or more genes. Has 2 or more alleles. One polygenic trait can have many possible genotypes and phenotypes! 
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