Genetics in Action: Polygenic Inheritance

Polygenic inheritance involves multiple genes working together to influence a trait. This concept explains the variety in traits such as eye color, height, and skin color in humans, as well as traits in plants and animals. Different gene combinations result in a wide range of phenotypes, making polygenic traits complex and diverse.

How many gene pairs are estimated to control skin color?

Can you give an example of a polygenic trait in animals?