Polygenic Inheritance Probability

Question

A trait is determined by three independently assorting genes, and the parents are heterozygous for all three genes. The dominant phenotype is expressed in offspring that inherit a dominant allele at two or more of these loci. If the observed probability of an offspring displaying the dominant phenotype is $$\frac{27}{32}$$, which of the following conclusions is best supported?

Accepted Answer

The calculated probability of $$\frac{27}{32}$$, derived from summing the probabilities of obtaining exactly two or all three dominant alleles, confirms the polygenic inheritance model.

Answer

A probability of $$\frac{27}{32}$$ indicates that the trait is controlled by a single gene with complete dominance, contradicting the polygenic model.

Answer

The result suggests that each gene contributes an equal $$\frac{1}{2}$$ chance for the dominant trait, thereby invalidating the need for multi-gene interaction.

Answer

This probability demonstrates that dominant traits are always expressed in heterozygous conditions regardless of the number of genes involved.

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Polygenic Inheritance Probability

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