Polygenic Trait

Real World Example

Imagine trying to coordinate a group dinner where everyone wants to order something different. Just like how each person's food preference influences the final menu, polygenic traits are determined by multiple genes working together, much like the multiple opinions shaping the dinner choice. In both scenarios, the final outcome—whether it's the menu or a trait like eye color—is a blend of various inputs, where each person's preference or each gene's influence contributes to the overall result.