Polygenic Inheritance in Wheat

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Polygenic Inheritance in Wheat: Overview

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Kernel colour in wheat shows an F2 ratio of 1 : 4 : 6 : 4 : 1. It is due to

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The kernel colour of wheat is determined by _____ genes.

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Kernel colour in wheat is an example of polygenic inheritance.

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How is polygenic inheritance related to the concept of quantitative traits in wheat?

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Which of the following is a consequence of polygenic inheritance in wheat?

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How can polygenic inheritance in wheat contribute to crop improvement?

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What type of inheritance pattern is typically observed for height in wheat?

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In wheat, which of the following is an example of a polygenic trait that can be improved through breeding?

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What is the impact of polygenic inheritance on the breeding of wheat varieties?

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What would be the expected ratio of phenotypes in the F2 generation of a dihybrid cross involving two polygenic traits in wheat?

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Which of the following factors can influence polygenic inheritance in wheat?

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How is the inheritance of polygenic traits in wheat different from Mendelian inheritance?

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What is the phenotypic result of crossing two wheat plants with different polygenic traits?

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How does polygenic inheritance contribute to genetic diversity in wheat?

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What is a key feature of the inheritance of polygenic traits in wheat?

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In wheat, what does the term "additive effect" refer to in polygenic inheritance?

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Which of the following is an example of a continuous trait in wheat that is influenced by polygenic inheritance?

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How many genes typically control a polygenic trait in wheat?

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In polygenic inheritance, what is the phenotypic ratio typically observed in offspring?

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Which of the following traits in wheat is most likely controlled by polygenic inheritance?