1) Cistron 2) Factor 3) Gene
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A polygene, multiple factor, multiple gene inheritance, or quantitative gene is a group of non-allelic genes that together influence a phenotypic trait. The precise loci or identities of the non-allelic genes are often unknown to biologists. Advances in statistical methodology and high throughput sequencing are, however, allowing researchers to lo...
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(from the article `heredity`) The greatest difficulties of analysis and interpretation are presented by the inheritance of many quantitative or continuously varying traits. ...
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One of many genes that contribute to the phenotypic value of a measurable phenotype. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(pol´e-jēn) a member of a group of nonallelic genes whose interaction has an additive effect on a quantitative character, each one having a small effect individually.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pol′ē-jēn Definitions: 1. One of many genes that contribute to the phenotypic value of a measurable phenotype.
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noun a gene that by itself has little effect on the phenotype but which can act together with others to produce observable variations
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