Single gene pairs play a crucial role in development.However, it is more common that developmental outcomes occur because of the interaction of multiple genes.This is known as ___________.

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Polygenic inheritance refers to the phenomenon where multiple genes interact to produce a particular trait or developmental outcome. This is in contrast to single gene dominance, where only one gene is responsible for a particular trait. Bimodal inheritance is not a recognized term in genetics, and while inheritability is important in genetics, it does not specifically refer to the interaction of multiple genes.

Single Gene Pairs Play a Crucial Role in Development