Which of the following statements about traits that involve polygenic inheritance is true?
A) Traits that involve polygenic inheritance are passed down from either the mother or the father directly to the offspring.
B) If the parents' genetic make-up is known, it can be determined whether the offspring will possess a certain trait.
C) Traits that involve polygenic inheritance are expressed only if an individual has a dominant gene.
D) Offspring have a one-in-four chance of possessing a trait if the parents possess it.
E) None of the statements is true.
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