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Total number of phenotypic group for human skin colour is
Total number of phenotypic group for human skin colour is
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The correct option is B 7
Answer is option B i.e. "7"
Human skin phenotype is an example of polygenic characteristic which shows continuous variation. Human skin is controlled by six genes each with it's own allele. Thee alleles control the production of melanin. These genes produces eight different types of gametes and these gametes combine with each other in 64 different ways resulting in a total of seven skin color.
Answer is option B i.e. "7"
Human skin phenotype is an example of polygenic characteristic which shows continuous variation. Human skin is controlled by six genes each with it's own allele. Thee alleles control the production of melanin. These genes produces eight different types of gametes and these gametes combine with each other in 64 different ways resulting in a total of seven skin color.
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