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When multiple genes collaborate to influence a phenotype, the result is a polygenic, or many gene, trait.

One such characteristic is human height, which is believed to be influenced by hundreds of loci. Although each gene generally has a minimal role in determining tallness, their effects add up to establish how large an individual will be at adulthood.