Combined Science GCSE

Polygenic

What Polygenic means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Polygenic

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Controlled by multiple genes, often with environmental influence, so features show continuous variation rather than simple dominant or recessive categories.

AQA · Genetic inheritance (study guide)

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Genetic inheritance (AQA GCSE)

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