A polygenic process:
A)refers to the multiple genetic abnormalities that interact in one individual to create a disorder.
B)results from the interaction between hormones and neurotransmitters.
C)creates the coded instructions for cells to perform certain functions.
D)controls the basic genetic transmission that occurs during conception.

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A polygenic process refers to the interaction of multiple genes in determining a particular trait or condition. This can result in a wide range of expressions of the trait or condition, and is often seen in complex disorders such as schizophrenia and diabetes. It is not related to hormones and neurotransmitters, the coded instructions for cells, or basic genetic transmission during conception.

A Polygenic Process