Non-Mendelian Traits Genetic rule-breakers that do not follow Mendel’s rules.

Incomplete Dominance The dominant genes are not completely expressed. The traits are blended together.

Codominance Both traits are expressed. Shows up as spots or stripes.

Polygenic Inheritance Phenotype can be defined by many genes. Many genes coding for one trait

Epistasis When one gene depends on another gene for it to be expressed.