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Latest revision as of 01:54, 21 July 2012
1) In genetics, a polygenic trait is a distinguishing characteristic or quality for which the phenotype (appearance) depends on alleles in multiple genes.
2) Polygenic traits are quantitative traits, shaped by multiple genes.