How do complex traits differ from simple, or Mendelian, traits?
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In complex traits, the phenotypic expression is often a result of the combined effects of multiple genes, each contributing a small effect. These genes may interact with each other and with environmental factors, making the inheritance pattern more difficult to Show more…
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