Mendelian traits are described as discrete, or discontinuous because
A) Their phenotypic expressions overlap
B) Their phenotypic expressions do not fall into clearly defined categories
C) Their genotypic expression overlap
D) Their genotypic expressions do not fall into clearly defined categories
E) Their phenotypic expressions do not overlap

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Mendelian traits are considered discrete or discontinuous because they result in phenotypic expressions that do not overlap, meaning an individual exhibits one trait or another without intermediate forms, reflecting the presence of distinct alleles that determine these traits.

Mendelian Traits Are Described as Discrete, or Discontinuous Because