Inheritance of skin colour in man is an example of

blending inheritance

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pleiotropism

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codominance

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cumulative genes

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The correct option is D cumulative genes
Skin colour inheritance in man is controlled by multiple genes and hence it is an example of polygenic inheritance. The genes have an additive effect. The inheritance of skin colour is quantitative. Hence, the effects of genes is cumulative.

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