The work of Bateson and Punnett,who studied the combs of chickens,demonstrated that:
A) Two independently assorting genes can affect a trait.
B) Two linked genes can affect a trait
C) Two independently assorting genes cannot affect a trait
D) Two linked genes cannot affect a trait
E) None of these

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Bateson and Punnett's study of the combs of chickens demonstrated that the comb type was influenced by two independently assorting genes, indicating that multiple genes can affect a trait. This result provided evidence for the concept of polygenic inheritance.

The Work of Bateson and Punnett,who Studied the Combs of Chickens,demonstrated