Question #165597
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
Expert's answer
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.
