A cross between two F1 pink dahlia yields plants with 9 varieties of flower color.This is an example of which of the following?

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The presence of 9 varieties of flower color from a cross suggests the involvement of multiple genes affecting the trait, which is characteristic of polygenic inheritance. Polygenic inheritance involves the combined effect of more than one gene on a single trait, leading to a continuous variation of phenotypes, such as a range of colors.

A Cross Between Two F1 Pink Dahlia Yields Plants with 9