Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 391
Question: Human skin colour is the example of:
(i) Multiple gene inheritance.
(ii) Three separate genes control this trait. 3
(iii) Single gene controls this trait.
(iv) Two genes control this trait.
(v) A significant role played by environment
Which of the following statements are correct
Options:
A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
B) (i),(ii) and (v)
C) (iii), (iv) and (v)
D) (ii),(iii) and (iv)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Human skin colour is the example of multiple gene inheritance.
Human skin colour contributed by three separate genes.
Environment also plays a significant role in determining human skin colour.