Answer to Question #165597 in Genetics for Shahid ali

Question

Explain the difference between a continuous trait and a discontinuous trait. Give two examples of each. Are quantitative traits likely to be continuous or discontinuous? Explain why

Answer 1

Continuous trait is where the different types of variations are distributed on a continuum example height, skin color while discontinuous trait is where the different types of variations are placed into discrete, individual categories examples fingerprint and blood group.

Quantitative traits are Continuous;the continuous variation for complex traits is due to genetic complexity and environmental sensitivity. Genetic complexity arises from segregating alleles at multiple loci.