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Man Characteristics due to Multiple Alleles

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Man Characteristics due to Multiple Alleles

Question

Name one example of a characteristic in man that is transmitted by multiple alleles.

Answer

One example of a characteristic in humans that is transmitted by multiple alleles is the ABO blood group system.
The ABO blood group system is a well-known example of a characteristic in humans that is determined by multiple alleles. It is a genetic system that classifies individuals into different blood types based on the presence or absence of specific antigens (proteins or carbohydrates) on the surface of red blood cells. The ABO blood group system is governed by three main alleles: A, B, and O. In the ABO blood group system, there are three alleles that determine an individual's blood type: A, B, and O. These alleles are located at the same gene locus on chromosome 9. Each person inherits two of these alleles, one from each parent.